Own-account workers, total in Botswana
Botswana: Own-account workers, total was 11.8% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
11.8%
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
140th
of 186 countries
All-time high
28.4%
in 1994
All-time low
5.7%
in 2000
Years of data
26
1991–2016
Own-account workers, total in Botswana, 1991–2016
Source: World Bank. Measured in % of total employment.
Analysis
In 2016, own-account workers, total in Botswana stood at 11.8%.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, own-account workers, total in Botswana peaked at 28.4% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 5.7%, in 2000.
That places Botswana 140th out of 186 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Own-account workers, total in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % of total employment | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27.2% | — |
| 1992 | 27.6% | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 28.1% | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 28.4% | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 23.0% | -19.0% |
| 1996 | 22.0% | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 21.9% | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 21.7% | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 22.1% | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 5.7% | -74.1% |
| 2001 | 6.4% | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 6.6% | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 6.9% | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 7.7% | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 7.2% | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 7.2% | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 7.4% | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 8.0% | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 8.8% | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 8.4% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 10.8% | +27.6% |
| 2012 | 11.4% | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 11.0% | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 10.6% | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 11.1% | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 11.8% | +6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.7% | 21.7% | 28.4% | 9 |
| 2000s | 7.2% | 5.7% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.7% | 8.4% | 11.8% | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is own-account workers, total in Botswana?
- Own-account workers, total in Botswana was 11.8% in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest own-account workers, total recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 28.4% in 1994.
- What is the lowest own-account workers, total recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.7% in 2000.
- How does Botswana rank for own-account workers, total?
- Botswana ranks 140th out of 186 countries with data for 2016.
- Is own-account workers, total rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Own-account workers, total (% of total employment). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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