The rising share of employees in small and medium enterprises
Small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in creating decent jobs around the globe. Between 2003 and 2016, SME’s share of employees in the formal private sector has increased from 31 to almost 35 per cent.
Full-time employees in small and medium enterprises
132 countries
Number of employees (millions)
Share of employees
(%)
Years
Full-time employees in small and medium enterprises
132 countries
Number of employees
(millions)
Share of
employees
(%)
Years
Full-time employees in small and medium enterprises
132 countries
Number of employees (millions)
Share of employees
(%)
Years
Full-time employees in small and medium enterprises | 132 countries
Share of employees
(%)
Number of employees (millions)
120
33
80
31
40
29
0
27
‘06
‘08
‘10
‘12
‘14
‘16
Years