In 2023, Italy had the highest rate of self-employed females with tertiary education at 19.22%, followed by Greece at 16.62%, while the United Kingdom and Belgium recorded lower figures, positioning 11.69% and 11.08% respectively. Among the analyzed European countries, Sweden and Finland featured modest rates, highlighting a varying inclination towards self-employment among educated women across Europe. Year-on-year variations remain stable, indicating steady trends with unparalleled fluctuations. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows a negligible variance, suggesting consistent patterns within this segment.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The potential influence of governmental policies aimed at stimulating female entrepreneurship.
- Economic shifts impacting self-employment attractiveness among educated women.
- The role of digitalization and access to global markets enhancing entrepreneurial opportunities for women.
Top countries in Female Self-Employed with Tertiary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 19.22 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 16.62 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.69 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 11.08 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 10.37 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 10.32 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 10.05 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 10.04 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 9.89 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 7.87 | 2023 | View data |
