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Female-owned businesses in Reggio Emilia remain largely stable in Q2 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, female‑owned enterprises in the province of Reggio Emilia numbered 8,971, representing 19.1% of all active firms. The total changed by –0.2%, a smaller decline than the regional average of –1.2% and the national average of –1.0%.
The sector with the highest number of female firms was business services (2,093), followed by commerce (2,046), personal services (1,498), agriculture (1,168), manufacturing (979), accommodation and catering (847) and construction (315). Business services grew 3.0% (60 units) year‑on‑year, while personal services rose 2.4% and construction 1.9%. Commerce fell 3.3% (69 units), agriculture –2.7%, manufacturing –1.6% (16 units) and accommodation & catering –0.9%.
Sole proprietorships remained the most common legal form with 5,870 units (65.4% of the total), down 0.3% from the same quarter in 2025. Female‑led capital companies increased 0.9% to 1,871 units, whereas partnerships fell 2.7% to 1,056. Women held 35,579 positions across Reggio Emilia firms, with 10,822 (30.4%) in business services, 6,003 (16.9%) in commerce and 5,615 (15.8%) in manufacturing. Female artisan firms numbered 2,335, accounting for 26% of the artisan sector.
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Chamber of Commerce of Emilia (Italy) · Infocamere · Reggio Emilia (province, Italy) · female entrepreneurs · sole proprietorships
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Business services had the highest count of female firms at 2,093. www.sassuolo2000.com · www.bologna2000.com · www.modena2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of female enterprises changed by -0.2% versus the previous quarter, outperforming regional (-1.2%) and national (-1.0%) declines. www.sassuolo2000.com · www.bologna2000.com · www.modena2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sole proprietorships remained the dominant legal form with 5,870 units (65.4% of total), down 0.3% from 2025. www.sassuolo2000.com · www.bologna2000.com · www.modena2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Female enterprises in Reggio Emilia numbered 8,971 in Q2 2026, representing 19.1% of total enterprises. www.sassuolo2000.com · www.bologna2000.com · www.modena2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Female commerce fell 3.3% (69 units) compared to 2025. www.sassuolo2000.com · www.bologna2000.com · www.modena2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Women held 35,579 positions in Reggio Emilia firms, with 10,822 (30.4%) in business services. www.sassuolo2000.com · www.bologna2000.com · www.modena2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Female business services grew 3.0% (60 units) compared to the same period in 2025. www.sassuolo2000.com · www.bologna2000.com · www.modena2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Female-led capital companies increased 0.9% to 1,871 units. www.sassuolo2000.com · www.bologna2000.com · www.modena2000.it