Egypt vs South Africa: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Egypt
18.7%
in 2023
South Africa
18.8%
in 2023
Egypt rank
85th
South Africa rank
84th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Egypt
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 18.8% against 18.7% in Egypt, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Egypt ahead.
Egypt ranks 85th and South Africa ranks 84th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Egypt averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Egypt | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.5% | 21.6% | 11.9% | Egypt |
| 2000s | 30.3% | 18.4% | 11.9% | Egypt |
| 2010s | 25.9% | 16.0% | 10.0% | Egypt |
| 2020s | 19.3% | 20.2% | 0.9% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Egypt or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 18.8% against 18.7% in Egypt as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Egypt and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Egypt and South Africa?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Egypt and South Africa rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Egypt ranks 85th and South Africa ranks 84th 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.