Youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Spain
Spain: Youth self-employment by educational attainment level was 4.5 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.5 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 10.0%
World rank
13th
of 21 countries
All-time high
25.2 Thousand persons
in 1987
All-time low
2.7 Thousand persons
in 2020
Years of data
40
1986–2025
Youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Spain, 1986–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Spain stood at 4.5 Thousand persons.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Spain peaked at 25.2 Thousand persons in 1987 and was at its lowest, 2.7 Thousand persons, in 2020.
Spain ranks 13th of 21 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Spain, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 17.8 Thousand persons | — |
| 1987 | 25.2 Thousand persons | +41.6% |
| 1988 | 18.1 Thousand persons | -28.2% |
| 1989 | 14.6 Thousand persons | -19.3% |
| 1990 | 12.8 Thousand persons | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 11.2 Thousand persons | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 12 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 9.8 Thousand persons | -18.3% |
| 1994 | 6.2 Thousand persons | -36.7% |
| 1995 | 12.4 Thousand persons | +100.0% |
| 1996 | 10.1 Thousand persons | -18.5% |
| 1997 | 6.3 Thousand persons | -37.6% |
| 1998 | 6.4 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 4.9 Thousand persons | -23.4% |
| 2000 | 5.9 Thousand persons | +20.4% |
| 2001 | 6.1 Thousand persons | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 5.6 Thousand persons | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 7 Thousand persons | +25.0% |
| 2004 | 6.6 Thousand persons | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 9.8 Thousand persons | +48.5% |
| 2006 | 8.7 Thousand persons | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 9.5 Thousand persons | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 7.5 Thousand persons | -21.1% |
| 2009 | 5.3 Thousand persons | -29.3% |
| 2010 | 4.6 Thousand persons | -13.2% |
| 2011 | 5 Thousand persons | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 2.8 Thousand persons | -44.0% |
| 2013 | 4.4 Thousand persons | +57.1% |
| 2014 | 4.5 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 3 Thousand persons | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 4.1 Thousand persons | +36.7% |
| 2017 | 3.6 Thousand persons | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 4.3 Thousand persons | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 4 Thousand persons | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 2.7 Thousand persons | -32.5% |
| 2021 | 3.5 Thousand persons | +29.6% |
| 2022 | 4.4 Thousand persons | +25.7% |
| 2023 | 3.5 Thousand persons | -20.5% |
| 2024 | 5 Thousand persons | +42.9% |
| 2025 | 4.5 Thousand persons | -10.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 4.5 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.7 Thousand persons, 96% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Spain's 4.5 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.9 Thousand persons, 92% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.93 Thousand persons | 14.6 Thousand persons | 25.2 Thousand persons | 4 |
| 1990s | 9.21 Thousand persons | 4.9 Thousand persons | 12.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.2 Thousand persons | 5.3 Thousand persons | 9.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.03 Thousand persons | 2.8 Thousand persons | 5 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.93 Thousand persons | 2.7 Thousand persons | 5 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More work & labour data for Spain
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4982 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1207 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,051 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 33,128 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Spain?
- Youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Spain was 4.5 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth self-employment by educational attainment level recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 25.2 Thousand persons in 1987.
- What is the lowest youth self-employment by educational attainment level recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7 Thousand persons in 2020.
- How does Spain rank for youth self-employment by educational attainment level?
- Spain ranks 13th out of 21 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth self-employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth self-employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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