Lesotho—Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #17 of 117
Latest Value
30.0%
2023
YoY Change
-17.1%
2016 → 2023
Global Rank
#17
of 117 countries
Maximum
36.2%
2016
Minimum
21.6%
2009
CAGR
+2.4%
3 years
Last
30.0%
Previous
36.2%
Highest
36.2%
Lowest
21.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30.0% | -17.1% |
| 2016 | 36.2% | +67.8% |
| 2009 | 21.6% |
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 →