European self-employed under the microscope: Trends, growth & diversity

The European labor market is in flux. With nearly 20 million self-employed spread across several countries, there are big differences in how this group develops. The Netherlands leads the way with unique trends in flexible work, but how do we compare to the rest of Europe?

The Talent Monitor offers an in-depth analysis of the European self-employed market, sharing insights you shouldn't miss.

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Increasing number of self-employed people under 30 in the Netherlands, Belgian numbers actually decreasing

Over the past five years, the number of self-employed people under 30 in the Netherlands has increased significantly, accounting for 12.7 percent of the total number of self-employed people in our country. This places the Netherlands among the top European countries, along with countries such as Malta, Slovakia and Lithuania. In contrast to the Netherlands, Belgium - at almost 4 percent - has actually seen a decline in the number of young self-employed people. This is shown in the most recent Talent Monitor, a joint study by labor market data specialist Intelligence Group and HR-tech service provider HeadFirst Group.

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What can you expect in this report?

  • A unique comparison between the Dutch labor market and the rest of Europe.
  • Find out why older and highly educated self-employed people dominate, and why younger people are less likely to become self-employed.
  • Analysis of the growing role of women in the self-employed market and its link to emancipation.

Who should read this report?

  • Legislators: To place the Dutch labor market in a broader European perspective.
  • Clients with international ambitions: To develop an effective European recruitment strategy.
  • Zzp'ers: To understand how unique the Dutch zzp is compared to other European countries.

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