Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) in European Union
European Union: Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) was 12.9% in 2016. ▬ Flat
Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) in European Union, 1991–2016
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in March 2017.
Analysis
The most recent figure for own-account workers, male (% of male employment) in European Union is 12.9%, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, own-account workers, male (% of male employment) in European Union peaked at 13.8% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 12.1%, in 2002.
European Union ranks 21st of 25 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) in European Union, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13.8% | — |
| 1992 | 12.6% | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 12.9% | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 13.2% | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 13.3% | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 13.4% | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 12.9% | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 12.6% | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 12.4% | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 12.3% | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 12.1% | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 12.3% | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 13.1% | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 13.0% | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 12.9% | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 12.8% | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 12.5% | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 12.7% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 13.2% | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 13.2% | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 13.4% | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 13.3% | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 13.3% | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 13.1% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 12.9% | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.0% | 12.6% | 13.8% | 9 |
| 2000s | 12.6% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.2% | 12.9% | 13.4% | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is own-account workers, male (% of male employment) in European Union?
- Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) in European Union was 12.9% in 2016, according to International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in March 2017.
- What is the highest own-account workers, male (% of male employment) recorded in European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 13.8% in 1991.
- What is the lowest own-account workers, male (% of male employment) recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.1% in 2002.
- How does European Union rank for own-account workers, male (% of male employment)?
- European Union ranks 21st out of 25 groups with data for 2016.
- Is own-account workers, male (% of male employment) rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this European Union data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in March 2017, published as part of Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Own-account workers are workers who, working on their own account or with one or more more partners, hold the types of jobs defined as "self-employment jobs" and have not engaged on a continuous basis any employees to work for them. Own account workers are a subcategory of "self-employed".