The number of employees has rebounded more quickly than the self-employed
The self-employed are more likely than employees to report financial difficulties
Up to 60% of entrepreneurs have reduced expectations for business growth
Self-employment are under-represented in teleworkable sectors
Some entrepreneurs report that COVID-19 has created opportunities for their business
Self-employment levels vary more within some countries than across EU Member States
The majority of policy measures for the self-employed aimed to keep the business afloat
Early-stage entrepreneurship rates vary across population groups
The number of “missing” entrepreneurs represent 52% of all early-stage entrepreneurs in the EU
The majority of the “missing” entrepreneurs are women and those over 50 years old