Murcia reports 36.9% female self-employed rate

In the Murcia region of Spain, women represent 36.9% of the self-employed population, totaling 39,488 individuals out of a total of 107,034 self-employed workers. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy, female self-employment in the region grew by 4.6% between January 2024 and September 2026, outpacing the 3.9% growth seen among men.

This figure is closely aligned with the Spanish national average of 37.1%, which exceeds the European Union average of 34.9%. Nationally, women are most prevalent in healthcare and social services (63.1%) and education (59%), while maintaining a lower presence in construction (9.4%) and transport (16.6%).