Own-account workers, total in Qatar
Qatar: Own-account workers, total was 0.1% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
0.1%
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
186th
of 186 countries
All-time high
0.8%
in 1991
All-time low
0.1%
in 2014
Years of data
26
1991–2016
Own-account workers, total in Qatar, 1991–2016
Source: World Bank. Measured in % of total employment.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 0.1% for own-account workers, total in 2016.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, own-account workers, total in Qatar peaked at 0.8% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2014.
Qatar ranks 186th of 186 countries on this measure, 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | % of total employment | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.8% | — |
| 1992 | 0.8% | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 0.8% | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 0.8% | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 0.8% | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 0.8% | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 0.7% | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 0.6% | -19.4% |
| 1999 | 0.5% | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 0.5% | -15.5% |
| 2001 | 0.5% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 0.4% | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | -64.9% |
| 2006 | 0.2% | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 0.2% | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 7 |
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More work & labour data for Qatar
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.8188 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5742 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,762 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 11.18 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,025 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,247 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,272 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is own-account workers, total in Qatar?
- Own-account workers, total in Qatar was 0.1% in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest own-account workers, total recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8% in 1991.
- What is the lowest own-account workers, total recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2014.
- How does Qatar rank for own-account workers, total?
- Qatar ranks 186th out of 186 countries with data for 2016.
- Is own-account workers, total rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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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