Because they fear weakness, they abhor any ruling force of society that tries to suppress them, whether it's an organization, government official, or a boss. Type 8’s core motivation is to remain independent and in control rather than feeling weak (or even appearing so to others). Because of this ingrained fear, Type 8s seek control over their lives. If you’re a Challenger, your greatest fear is being vulnerable and powerless. Although some people claim that Enneagram Type 8 is one of the rarest Enneagram types – Truity’s survey of 54,000 people suggests otherwise. What is Enneagram Type 8 all about?Įnneagram Type 8, aka “The Challenger,” seems more common in men than women by about six percent, with a whopping 18 percent of men with the personality type.
Read on to learn more about Type 8 and what major strengths they bring to the world. Type 9 follows behind with a 13 percent score. The Enneagram Type 8 represents about 15 percent of the population, according to a survey conducted by Truity. So what is the most common Enneagram type, then?
But have you ever wondered whether all Enneagram types are equally represented in the population? Like in other personality type theories, some types are more common than others.
No Enneagram type is good or bad – all types are equal and bring their unique perspectives to the world.
