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Chad 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 Chad stood at 73.05% in 2016, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.63 percentage points from 72.41% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 71.44% (up 1.61 percentage points since). The highest value since 1991 was 79.09% in 1991, the lowest 71.24% in 2008. Chad ranked 4th 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 Chad, 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 Chad, 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 Chad?

Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Chad stood at 73.05% in 2016, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is up 0.63 percentage points from 72.41% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 71.44% (up 1.61 percentage points since).

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

Chad ranked 4th 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 Chad?

The highest value since 1991 was 79.09% in 1991, the lowest 71.24% in 2008.

Metadata for Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Chad
IndicatorOwn-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate)
CountryChad
CategoryDemographics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Current rate: 73.05% (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) — Chad [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/TCD. 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) — Chad." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/TCD. 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) — Chad." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/TCD. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS.

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