Countries with the Most Self-Employed Workers (2026) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Qatar leads with self-employed (%) of 88.0%.
Tanzania ranks #2 at 85.3%.
Nigeria ranks #3 at 81.5%.
United Arab Emirates ranks #4 at 81.4%.
Cambodia ranks #5 at 80.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Self-Employed (%)
| # | Country | Self-Employed (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Qatar | 88.0% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Tanzania | 85.3% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Nigeria | 81.5% | 2024 |
| 4 |  United Arab Emirates | 81.4% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Cambodia | 80.0% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Niger | 79.6% | 2022 |
| 7 |  Bolivia | 79.6% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Uganda | 79.4% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Mozambique | 78.8% | 2022 |
| 10 |  Rwanda | 76.8% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Benin | 76.3% | 2022 |
| 12 |  Iceland | 75.6% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Bahamas, The | 75.3% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Madagascar | 75.0% | 2022 |
| 15 |  Angola | 74.3% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Viet Nam | 72.4% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Moldova | 72.4% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Paraguay | 72.0% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Peru | 71.7% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Togo | 70.7% | 2022 |
| 21 |  Oman | 70.6% | 2022 |
| 22 |  New Zealand | 70.5% | 2025 |
| 23 |  San Marino | 70.5% | 2022 |
| 24 |  Vanuatu | 69.6% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Belarus | 69.6% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest self-employed (%) in 2024?
Qatar has the highest self-employed (%) at 88.0% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 153 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.