In Pics | Countries with most and least number of female entrepreneurs

Female entrepreneurs are common in developing nations like Angola and in developed countries on the Arabian Peninsular, like Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait. In the Americas, Panama, Chile and the United States make this list, according to a study carried out in 43 countries and territories by the Global Entrepreneurship Research Association.

Central African country of Angola reported 51.1% of women enganged in necessity-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo

Panama reported 29.1% of women enganged in innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo

Saudi Arabia reported 17.7% of women enganged in innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: AFP Photo

United States reported 13.6% of women enganged in innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo

South Korea reported 10.6% of women enganged in innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo

The Netherlands reported 9.6% of women enganged in innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo

Egypt reported 5.4% of women enganged in necessity-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo

Germany reported 4.4% of women enganged in innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo

India reported 2.6% of women enganged in necessity-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo

Italy reported 0.9% of women enganged in innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Credit: Pixabay Photo