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Jamaica Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Jamaica stood at 42.37% in 2016, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.09 percentage points from 42.46% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 37.92% (up 4.45 percentage points since). The highest value since 1991 was 43.96% in 1991, the lowest 36.16% in 2007. Jamaica ranked 47th highest of the 187 countries in this dataset in 2016; Burundi ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1991–2016
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What is Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate)?

Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate), measured in %, reflects labor market conditions in Jamaica, indicating the balance between available workers and job openings. It serves as a crucial signal of economic health, consumer spending capacity, and social stability. Labor market data typically includes multiple dimensions: unemployment rates, employment-to-population ratios, labor force participation, and wage growth. Each metric captures different aspects of job market dynamics — for example, the unemployment rate counts only those actively seeking work, while the participation rate reveals how many working-age people are engaged in the labor market. In Jamaica, labor statistics are gathered through household surveys, employer reports, and administrative records like unemployment benefit claims. Changes in Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) often precede broader economic shifts: rising unemployment typically signals slowing economic activity, while tightening labor markets may foreshadow wage pressures and inflation.

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What is the latest Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Jamaica?

Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Jamaica stood at 42.37% in 2016, according to World Bank.

Is Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Jamaica rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.09 percentage points from 42.46% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 37.92% (up 4.45 percentage points since).

How does Jamaica rank for Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate)?

Jamaica ranked 47th highest of the 187 countries in this dataset in 2016; Burundi ranked first.

What is the highest Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) on record in Jamaica?

The highest value since 1991 was 43.96% in 1991, the lowest 36.16% in 2007.

Metadata for Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Jamaica
IndicatorOwn-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate)
CountryJamaica
CategoryDemographics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Current rate: 42.37% (2016)

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Source:World Bank — series SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS
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World Bank. (2026). Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) — Jamaica [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/JAM. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS

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World Bank. "Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) — Jamaica." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/JAM. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) — Jamaica." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/JAM. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_sl_emp_owac_ma_zs_jam,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Own-account workers, male (\% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) --- Jamaica}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/JAM},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS}
}