This statistic shows how the economies of different regions of the world differ from each other in terms of entrepreneurial perceptions and attitudes as measured through the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. The perception of entrepreneurial opportunities reflects the percentage of individuals who believe there are opportunities to start a business in the area they live in. As of 2017, about 61.9 percent of respondents in North America perceived opportunities to start a business in the area they lived in.
Entrepreneurial attitudes and perception of the population in 2017, by region
Definitions of presented indicators:
The perception of entrepreneurial opportunities reflects the percentage of individuals whobelieve there are opportunities to start a business in
the area they live in.
Perceived capabilities reflect the percentages of individuals who believe they have the required skills, knowledge and experience to start a new business.
The measure of fear of failure (when it comes to starting your own business) applies to those who perceive opportunities only.
Entrepreneurial intentions is defined by the percentage of individuals who expect to start a business within the next three years (those who are currently already
entrepreneurially active are excluded from this measure).
Entrepreneurship as a good career choice, High status to successful entrepreneurs, Media attention to successful entrepreneurs assess societal impressions about entrepreneurship as a career choice and whether entrepreneurs are afforded high status and receive positive media attention. These perceptions assess the
visibility and attractiveness of entrepreneurship.
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GEM. (January 30, 2018). Entrepreneurial attitudes and perception of the population in 2017, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/315342/entrepreneurial-attitudes-and-perception-of-the-population-by-region/
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GEM. (2018). Entrepreneurial attitudes and perception of the population in 2017, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/315342/entrepreneurial-attitudes-and-perception-of-the-population-by-region/
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