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Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago stood at 19.89% in 2016, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.46 percentage points from 20.34% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 19.7% (up 0.18 percentage points since). The highest value since 1991 was 20.34% in 2015, the lowest 17.17% in 2005. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 116th 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 Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 19.89% in 2016, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is down 0.46 percentage points from 20.34% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 19.7% (up 0.18 percentage points since).

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

Trinidad and Tobago ranked 116th 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

The highest value since 1991 was 20.34% in 2015, the lowest 17.17% in 2005.

Metadata for Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Trinidad and Tobago
IndicatorOwn-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate)
CountryTrinidad and Tobago
CategoryDemographics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Current rate: 19.89% (2016)

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Source:World Bank — series SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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World Bank. (2026). Own-account workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) — Trinidad and Tobago [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/TTO. 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) — Trinidad and Tobago." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/TTO. 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) — Trinidad and Tobago." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sl-emp-owac-ma-zs/TTO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.EMP.OWAC.MA.ZS.

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