Holland Compared
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Entrepreneurs create<br />
dynamism<br />
Number of entrepreneurs (2009)<br />
Australia<br />
Canada<br />
12.2<br />
1212.3<br />
14.4<br />
Netherlands<br />
Belgium<br />
EU-27<br />
Ireland<br />
United Kingdom<br />
9.9<br />
9.7<br />
11.611.9<br />
11.411.5<br />
11.311.5<br />
11.4<br />
11.4<br />
Germany<br />
Finland<br />
8.8<br />
8.5 9.3<br />
9.8<br />
United States<br />
6.9<br />
9.3<br />
Measured as a percentage of the working population<br />
Source: Statistics Netherlands, 2012.<br />
The Dutch have always been well known for their entrepreneurial spirit,<br />
which is reflected in the country’s large number of entrepreneurs: 11.9%<br />
of the Dutch working population is self-employed. The Dutch government<br />
promotes start-ups because they create economic vitality and innovation<br />
and because they challenge existing firms, giving them the incentive to<br />
adapt and continue to innovate.<br />
Human capital and innovation 71
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