Ecuador—Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #45 of 117
Latest Value
21.0%
2024
YoY Change
-8.1%
2017 → 2024
Global Rank
#45
of 117 countries
Maximum
22.9%
2017
Minimum
17.0%
2010
CAGR
+1.5%
3 years
Last
21.0%
Previous
22.9%
Highest
22.9%
Lowest
17.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.0% | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 22.9% | +34.8% |
| 2010 | 17.0% |
Top Countries — Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lao PDR | 50.7% | 2024 |
| 2 | Samoa | 48.0% | 2023 |
| 3 | Korea, Rep. | 44.4% | 2024 |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 43.6% | 2023 |
| 5 | Philippines | 43.4% | 2023 |
| 6 | Vanuatu | 39.7% | 2023 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 37.9% | 2025 |
| 8 | Jamaica | 37.9% | 2024 |
| 9 | Madagascar | 37.3% | 2022 |
| 10 | Eswatini | 34.0% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Percentage of firms with females as the top manager.
Methodology
Data compiled by Enterprise Surveys, World Bank (WB), uri: https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/en/data.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →