41% of women are entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Female entrepreneurs are on the rise.Particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, women are making significant contributions to the surge of entrepreneurial activity in their countries. As women make gains for their communities and economies at large, they often receive financial support from family and friends more often than from formal financial institutions, such as banks.

Select countries and regions to see how many women are new entrepreneurs or business owners, and learn where they’re receiving financial support.