self employment fig 6
Men are more likely than women to be self-employed: Self-employed as a percent of total employment, 1994-2017
| Year | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 13.2% | 7.2% |
| 1995 | 13.1% | 7.3% |
| 1996 | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| 1997 | 13.3% | 6.9% |
| 1998 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| 1999 | 13.3% | 8.2% |
| 2000 | 12.9% | 8.0% |
| 2001 | 12.8% | 7.7% |
| 2002 | 12.8% | 7.8% |
| 2003 | 12.5% | 7.6% |
| 2004 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| 2005 | 12.3% | 7.6% |
| 2006 | 12.2% | 7.5% |
| 2007 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| 2008 | 12.9% | 7.7% |
| 2009 | 13.1% | 7.7% |
| 2010 | 13.0% | 7.6% |
| 2011 | 13.0% | 7.8% |
| 2012 | 13.1% | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| 2014 | 13.0% | 7.5% |
| 2015 | 12.6% | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 12.1% | 7.3% |
| 2017 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
Note: Data refer to incorporated and unincorporated self-employed.
Source: Economic Policy Institute analysis of Current Population Survey.
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