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Share of people who report having intentions to start business, 2017

Percentage of 18-64 population who intend to start a business within three years (individuals already involved in any stage of entrepreneurial activity excluded) plotted
against GDP per capita (constant int$).

GDP per capita (int.-$)$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,000Shareofpeoplewhoreporthavingintentionstostartbusiness(GlobalEntrepreneurshipMonitor)ChinaChinaIndiaIndiaUnited StatesUnited StatesJapanJapanMexicoMexicoGermanyGermanyPolandPolandChileChileSwitzerlandSwitzerlandIrelandIrelandQatarQatarLuxembourgLuxembourgAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

Source: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor , Data compiled from multiple sources by World Bank