Dominican Republic vs Suriname: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Dominican Republic
7.4%
in 2023
Suriname
7.4%
in 2023
Dominican Republic rank
123rd
Suriname rank
124th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Dominican Republic
- Suriname
How they compare
Dominican Republic currently reports 7.4% against 7.4% in Suriname, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Dominican Republic has been ahead every year.
Dominican Republic ranks 123rd and Suriname ranks 124th of 186 countries.
Dominican Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.1% | 5.7% | 14.4% | Dominican Republic |
| 2000s | 14.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% | Dominican Republic |
| 2010s | 10.4% | 7.4% | 3.1% | Dominican Republic |
| 2020s | 8.0% | 7.6% | 0.5% | Dominican Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Dominican Republic or Suriname?
- Dominican Republic, at 7.4% against 7.4% in Suriname as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Dominican Republic and Suriname?
- 0.0%, with Dominican Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and Suriname?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Dominican Republic and Suriname rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Dominican Republic ranks 123rd and Suriname ranks 124th 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.