Established business ownership in Africa and the Middle East 2022

Of the countries under consideration in Africa and the Middle East, Togo had the highest share of its adult population owning and running an established business, with nearly 20 percent. Iran and Tunisia followed behind, both at over 10 percent. On the other hand, less than two percent of South Africa's adult population was owning an established business in 2022.

Share of adult population involved in established businesses in Africa and the Middle East in 2022, by country

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Release date

February 2023

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Region

Africa, MENA

Survey time period

2022

Number of respondents

about 2,000 per country

Age group

18-64 years

Special properties

data is composed of the Adult Population Survey and the National Expert Survey

Method of interview

Questionnaire

Supplementary notes

Shows the share of the adult population who are owning and managing a business which has paid salaries, wages, or other payments to employees over the past 42 months.

Established businesses and their owner-managers often provide stable employment and exploit the knowledge and social capital accumulated in past experiences. Established businesses are also an important source of new businesses.

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