Benin vs Rwanda: Own-account workers, total

Benin
72.6%
in 2016
Rwanda
71.3%
in 2016
Benin rank
4th
Rwanda rank
5th

Own-account workers, total over time

  • Benin
  • Rwanda
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 72.6% against 71.3% in Rwanda, a difference of 1.3%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Benin ahead.

Benin ranks 4th and Rwanda ranks 5th of 187 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Rwanda in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Rwanda Difference Ahead
1990s 80.4% 64.2% 16.2% Benin
2000s 74.3% 76.7% 2.4% Rwanda
2010s 72.4% 71.0% 1.4% Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher own-account workers, total, Benin or Rwanda?
Benin, at 72.6% against 71.3% in Rwanda as of 2016.
What is the difference in own-account workers, total between Benin and Rwanda?
1.3%, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Rwanda?
26 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2016.
How do Benin and Rwanda rank globally for own-account workers, total?
Benin ranks 4th and Rwanda ranks 5th of 187 countries.
Where does this data come from?
The World Bank, published as Own-account workers, total (% of total employment). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Own-account workers, total (% of total employment)
Unit
% of total employment
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
213 places, 5,537 data points, 1991–2016
Last refreshed