This article analyzes the characteristics of female entrepreneurship in Spain, focusing on the evolution of women's labor participation from 2002 to 2017 and examining the sectoral concentration of female entrepreneurship before and after the economic crisis. Using data from the Active Population Survey (EPA), the study explores how educational level and place of residence influence the sectoral segregation of women's businesses. A binomial logit model is estimated to identify objective variables that most influence female entrepreneurship in Spain in 2017. The research highlights the persistence of gender disparities in entrepreneurship, with women often concentrated in specific sectors and facing challenges such as limited access to financing and social perceptions. The study also notes that the crisis affected the labor market, reducing the gender gap in some areas but not eliminating structural inequalities. The findings emphasize the need for policies supporting female entrepreneurship and addressing the barriers women face in starting and growing businesses.This article analyzes the characteristics of female entrepreneurship in Spain, focusing on the evolution of women's labor participation from 2002 to 2017 and examining the sectoral concentration of female entrepreneurship before and after the economic crisis. Using data from the Active Population Survey (EPA), the study explores how educational level and place of residence influence the sectoral segregation of women's businesses. A binomial logit model is estimated to identify objective variables that most influence female entrepreneurship in Spain in 2017. The research highlights the persistence of gender disparities in entrepreneurship, with women often concentrated in specific sectors and facing challenges such as limited access to financing and social perceptions. The study also notes that the crisis affected the labor market, reducing the gender gap in some areas but not eliminating structural inequalities. The findings emphasize the need for policies supporting female entrepreneurship and addressing the barriers women face in starting and growing businesses.