Employers, female (% of female employment) (modeled ILO estimate)

This indicator captures the proportion of female workers who operate as employers, indicating their critical role in the labor market and entrepreneurship. It defines employers as individuals who, whether independently or in partnership, engage in self-employment ventures where their income is tied to the profitability of their goods or services. In this capacity, these women not only contribute to their own economic well-being but also play a vital part in fostering employment opportunities by hiring and managing others. By analyzing this metric, we gain insights into gender dynamics in entrepreneurship, the challenges women face in establishing businesses, and their contributions to job creation, which are essential for understanding broader trends in economic development and equality. Source: