Six global trends that show how to support female entrepreneurs

Jan 8, 2024

A group of female entrepreneurs at a meeting, talking, smiling.

More support for female entrepreneurs could also help boost the economy. Image: Unsplash/RF._.studio

Sreevas Sahasranamam

Professor, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow

Aileen Ionescu-Somers

Executive Director and a GEM 2021/2022 Global Report author, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor

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female entrepreneurs versus those with high-growth businesses in lower, middle and high-income countries, by age.

More female entrepreneurs are starting high-growth businesses. Image: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2022/23 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report: Challenging Bias and Stereotypes

Exit-to-entry ratio of female entrepreneurs by gender and national income

More female entrepreneurs are shutting up shop than starting their own business. Image: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2022/23 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report: Challenging Bias and Stereotypes

Reasons male and female entrepreneurs start businesses.

Female entrepreneurs are more likely to start a business because they can't get a job. Image: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2022/23 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report: Challenging Bias and Stereotypes

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