In 2023, countries such as Niger, Central African Republic, and Chad exhibited extremely high female self-employment rates, exceeding 95%. This trend is largely attributed to limited employment opportunities in formal sectors, pushing women into self-employment. The rates in these countries have shown marginal decreases from the previous year. Conversely, India has shown a noticeable increase in female self-employment, indicating improving circumstances that encourage female entrepreneurship.
Significant declines in self-employment rates were observed in several countries, including Mongolia and Iran, likely due to economic and policy shifts affecting informal sectors. Panama, in contrast, demonstrated substantial growth.
Future trends indicate that as economies stabilize and create more formal job opportunities, self-employment rates may decline in some regions. Nonetheless, countries focusing on female entrepreneurship and digital business models might witness different trajectories with potential increases in self-employment.
Top countries in Female Self-Employment Rate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Female Employment | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Niger | 97.25 | 2023 | +0.49% | -0.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Central African Republic | 97.07 | 2023 | +0.023% | -0.064% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Chad | 95.56 | 2023 | -0.22% | -0.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Sudan | 94.37 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sierra Leone | 93.98 | 2023 | +0.44% | -0.076% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Mali | 92.7 | 2023 | -0.058% | +1.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mozambique | 92.36 | 2023 | -0.32% | -0.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Nepal | 91.36 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 90.87 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Afghanistan | 90.63 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.56% | View data |
