| Characteristic | Opportunity-driven | Necessity-driven |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| - | - | - |
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April 2018
Japan
April to June, 2017
2,000+ adults
18-64 years
based on 2017 GEM adult population survey
Questionnaire
Definitions of listed indicators according to the source
Necessity-driven:
percentage of the population aged 18–64 years who have started a business out of necessity because they had no other option.
Opportunity-driven:
percentage of the population aged 18–64 years who have started a business out of an opportunity.
The survey data shows that 4.7 percent of the total respondents reported to be involved in early stage of entrepreneurial activity, either in the process of starting a business or already started a business which is less than 42 months old.
