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Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea stood at 52.65% in 2016, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.38 percentage points from 52.27% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 53.75% (down 1.1 percentage points since). The highest value since 1991 was 55.25% in 2013, the lowest 43% in 1996. Papua New Guinea ranked 26th 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 Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea?

Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea stood at 52.65% in 2016, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is up 0.38 percentage points from 52.27% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 53.75% (down 1.1 percentage points since).

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

Papua New Guinea ranked 26th 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 Papua New Guinea?

The highest value since 1991 was 55.25% in 2013, the lowest 43% in 1996.

Metadata for Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Papua New Guinea
IndicatorOwn-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate)
CountryPapua New Guinea
CategoryDemographics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Current rate: 52.65% (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) — Papua New Guinea [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/PNG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS

MLA

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

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