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11. July 2018

Where are the world's self-employed?

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Someone who works more than one hour per weekis defined as employed by the International Labour Organisation. As a result, the proportion of self-employed people is very high in many countries, especially in the poorer parts of the world, where several family members support each other in agricultural labour on a family farm. In less affluent countries, self-employment can be seen as a survival strategy to make ends meet, while in more developed economies it can be a sign of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. According to the Latest data According to the OECD, half of all employees in Colombia are self-employed. Informal employment, income inequality and irregular contracts are widespread in the South American country. In Europe, southern countries such as Greece The highest rates of self-employment are to be found in the Nordic countries, while the countries in the north, particularly Scandinavia, have the lowest. In Japan. 10.6 per cent of the country's workforce are their own boss, while the self-employment rate in the USA is 6.4 per cent. Infographic: Where Are The World's Self-Employed? | Statista You can find more infographics at Statista

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