Benin vs Nicaragua: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Benin
28.0%
in 2023
Nicaragua
27.7%
in 2023
Benin rank
67th
Nicaragua rank
68th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Benin
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Benin currently reports 28.0% against 27.7% in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 67th and Nicaragua ranks 68th of 186 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55.3% | 34.1% | 21.3% | Benin |
| 2000s | 49.1% | 30.3% | 18.8% | Benin |
| 2010s | 37.1% | 30.6% | 6.5% | Benin |
| 2020s | 28.8% | 28.2% | 0.6% | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Benin or Nicaragua?
- Benin, at 28.0% against 27.7% in Nicaragua as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Benin and Nicaragua?
- 0.3%, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Nicaragua?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Nicaragua rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Benin ranks 67th and Nicaragua ranks 68th 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.