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Spanish self-employed demographic shifts
Overview
The Union of Professionals and Self-Employed Workers (UPTA) has highlighted demographic shifts affecting the Spanish self-employed workforce. In Galicia, data indicates a growing presence of foreign entrepreneurs, with UPTA predicting an increase of over 5,000 foreign self-employed workers over the next five years. These individuals currently represent 6.2% of the region’s self-employed population and are noted for their potential to support rural economies by taking over small businesses.
Simultaneously, UPTA has warned of a broader economic challenge regarding the aging of the workforce. Projections suggest that approximately 224,000 self-employed workers could retire between 2026 and 2028. This trend, characterized by a steady increase in annual retirements, poses risks to the continuity of small commerce, hospitality, and professional trades, particularly in rural municipalities where generational replacement is difficult.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesUPTA warns 224,000 self-employed workers could retire by 2028
UPTA warns that approximately 224,000 self-employed workers in Spain could retire between 2026 and 2028, threatening the continuity of small businesses and rural economies.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGalicia could see 5,000 new foreign self-employed workers
UPTA projects Galicia could add over 5,000 foreign self-employed workers by 2031, offering a potential solution to business continuity issues in rural areas caused by an aging population.
Sources
ahoraleon.com · galiciapress.es · laopinioncoruna.es · ocio.farodevigo.es · okdiario.com