Own-account workers, total in Latvia
Latvia: Own-account workers, total was 7.8% in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
7.8%
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
162nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
9.9%
in 1997
All-time low
5.2%
in 1991
Years of data
26
1991–2016
Own-account workers, total in Latvia, 1991–2016
Source: World Bank. Measured in % of total employment.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 7.8% for own-account workers, total in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, own-account workers, total in Latvia peaked at 9.9% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 5.2%, in 1991.
That places Latvia 162nd out of 186 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Own-account workers, total in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % of total employment | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.2% | — |
| 1992 | 5.2% | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 5.7% | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 6.9% | +20.4% |
| 1995 | 6.9% | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 7.1% | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 9.9% | +38.9% |
| 1998 | 8.7% | -11.7% |
| 1999 | 7.4% | -15.6% |
| 2000 | 6.7% | -9.7% |
| 2001 | 5.9% | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 6.4% | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 6.4% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 6.5% | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 5.9% | -8.8% |
| 2006 | 6.8% | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 6.0% | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 5.5% | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 6.2% | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 6.2% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 6.6% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 6.8% | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 7.5% | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.0% | 5.2% | 9.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.2% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.8% | 6.2% | 7.8% | 7 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 365.13 1000 No (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 925.37 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is own-account workers, total in Latvia?
- Own-account workers, total in Latvia was 7.8% in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest own-account workers, total recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 1997.
- What is the lowest own-account workers, total recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.2% in 1991.
- How does Latvia rank for own-account workers, total?
- Latvia ranks 162nd out of 186 countries with data for 2016.
- Is own-account workers, total rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latvia 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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