Own-account workers, total in South Asia
South Asia: Own-account workers, total was 58.1% in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
58.1%
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
1st
of 25 groups
All-time high
60.8%
in 2000
All-time low
57.8%
in 2012
Years of data
26
1991–2016
Own-account workers, total in South Asia, 1991–2016
Source: World Bank. Measured in % of total employment.
Analysis
The most recent figure for own-account workers, total in South Asia is 58.1%, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, own-account workers, total in South Asia peaked at 60.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 57.8%, in 2012.
That places South Asia 1st out of 25 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
Own-account workers, total in South Asia, year by year
| Year | % of total employment | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 60.3% | — |
| 1992 | 60.3% | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 60.4% | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 60.2% | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 60.3% | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 60.5% | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 60.6% | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 60.7% | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 60.8% | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 60.8% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 59.9% | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 58.9% | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 59.1% | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 58.9% | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 58.9% | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 58.8% | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 58.9% | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 59.1% | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 59.3% | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 59.4% | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 57.9% | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 57.8% | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 57.9% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 58.1% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 58.2% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 58.1% | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60.5% | 60.2% | 60.8% | 9 |
| 2000s | 59.3% | 58.8% | 60.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.2% | 57.8% | 59.4% | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More work & labour data for South Asia
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 33.0% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 42.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 33.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) 59.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 81.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 35.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 77.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 19.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 45.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 55.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is own-account workers, total in South Asia?
- Own-account workers, total in South Asia was 58.1% in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest own-account workers, total recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 60.8% in 2000.
- What is the lowest own-account workers, total recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.8% in 2012.
- How does South Asia rank for own-account workers, total?
- South Asia ranks 1st out of 25 groups with data for 2016.
- Is own-account workers, total rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Asia 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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