Angola vs South Sudan: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Angola
56.2%
in 2023
South Sudan
59.2%
in 2023
Angola rank
17th
South Sudan rank
15th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Angola
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 59.2% against 56.2% in Angola, a difference of 3.0%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Angola's.
Across all 33 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Angola ranks 17th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 186 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.3% | 67.0% | 27.7% | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 39.8% | 62.9% | 23.1% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 54.2% | 59.8% | 5.5% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 56.1% | 59.7% | 3.6% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Angola or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 59.2% against 56.2% in Angola as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Angola and South Sudan?
- 3.0%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and South Sudan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Angola and South Sudan rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Angola ranks 17th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Employment in agriculture vs. urban population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of people employed in agriculture includes working-age people with a job in farming, forestry, fishing, and related activities, including those temporarily absent.