From 2013 to 2023, the number of self-employed persons in business services in Germany has shown a declining trend, moving from 2.28 million to 2.04 million units. The year-on-year variation indicates a consistent decrease, with significant drops observed in 2015, 2016, and 2019. Although there was a brief stabilization in 2020, the downward trend resumed thereafter. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at -0.76%.
Looking forward, the forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a continued decline, but at a slower pace, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.41% and an overall reduction of 2.02% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of economic policies, technological advancements, and changes in the entrepreneurial environment in Germany, which may influence the self-employment landscape in business services.
