The latest findings from the Eurochambres Women Entrepreneurs Survey 2025, conducted in partnership with UN Women reveal a stark reality: only one-third of businesses in the EU are started by women, underscoring a persistent gender gap in entrepreneurial activity.  
 
Women Entrepreneurship EEN proudly participated in this survey in a collaboration with Eurochambres Women Network (EWN) and other partners.  
While research shows that empowering women to become entrepreneurs can drive economic growth, boost employment rates, and fuel innovation, women continue to face unique challenges in starting and growing their businesses, mostly including difficulties accessing finance and balancing family responsibilities.  
 
Some of the main Insights from the 2025. Survey: 
 
- Survey was open from January to March 2025, with online questionnaire in 26 languages, 
- Data from 897 respondents across 34 countries reveals the most important information about demographics, business characteristics, motivations, obstacles, sectoral distribution, and the role of policies and support networks. 
 
This survey builds upon three previous editions, allowing to track trends and identify recurring issues over time. 
 
The report includes evidence-based recommendations on how to better support women-led entrepreneurship in Europe.  
 
What’s next?  
The findings offer a roadmap for how we can empower more women to step into leadership roles and create thriving businesses. 
 
Download Survey HERE: 

https://www.eurochambres.eu/publication/eurochambres-women-entrepreneurs-survey-2025-unveiling-insights-from-the-women-entrepreneurs/