Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Sweden
Sweden: Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly was 472.3 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
472.3
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
20th
of 47 countries
All-time high
510.2
in 2023
All-time low
465.2
in 2011
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden stood at 472.3.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden peaked at 510.2 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 465.2, in 2011.
Sweden ranks 20th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 465.9 | — |
| 2009 | 478.1 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 481.9 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 465.2 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 481.4 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 489.6 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 488.9 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 479.8 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 484.7 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 478.4 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 499.7 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 488.4 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 477.5 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 498.7 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 498.9 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 510.2 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 479.4 | -6.0% |
| 2025 | 499 | +4.1% |
| 2026 | 472.3 | -5.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 472.3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 434.7, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 472.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 472.3, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 472 | 465.9 | 478.1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 483.8 | 465.2 | 499.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 490.86 | 472.3 | 510.2 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More work & labour data for Sweden
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0602 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5427 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,837 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 788.88 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,587 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,780 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,367 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden?
- Self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden was 472.3 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 510.2 in 2023.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 465.2 in 2011.
- How does Sweden rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Sweden ranks 20th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden 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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