Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Spain
Spain: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) was 3,139 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
3,139 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
9th
of 45 countries
All-time high
3,354 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
2,855 Thousand persons
in 2011
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Spain, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Spain recorded 3,139 Thousand persons for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in 2026.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Spain peaked at 3,354 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,855 Thousand persons, in 2011.
That places Spain 9th out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Spain, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,354 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 2,980 Thousand persons | -11.2% |
| 2010 | 2,964 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,855 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 2,923 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 2,918 Thousand persons | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,973 Thousand persons | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 3,006 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 3,022 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 2,981 Thousand persons | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 3,034 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 3,018 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 2,999 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 3,131 Thousand persons | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 3,050 Thousand persons | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 3,168 Thousand persons | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 3,172 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 3,195 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2026 | 3,139 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,167 Thousand persons | 2,980 Thousand persons | 3,354 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,969 Thousand persons | 2,855 Thousand persons | 3,034 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,122 Thousand persons | 2,999 Thousand persons | 3,195 Thousand persons | 7 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,073 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,322 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,076 1000 No (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Spain?
- Self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Spain was 3,139 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 3,354 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,855 Thousand persons in 2011.
- How does Spain rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Spain ranks 9th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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