Eritrea vs South Sudan: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Eritrea
60.9%
in 2023
South Sudan
59.2%
in 2023
Eritrea rank
14th
South Sudan rank
15th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Eritrea
- South Sudan
How they compare
Eritrea currently reports 60.9% against 59.2% in South Sudan, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Eritrea has been ahead every year.
Eritrea ranks 14th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 186 countries.
Eritrea has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68.0% | 67.0% | 1.0% | Eritrea |
| 2000s | 65.8% | 62.9% | 2.9% | Eritrea |
| 2010s | 63.6% | 59.8% | 3.8% | Eritrea |
| 2020s | 61.5% | 59.7% | 1.8% | Eritrea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Eritrea or South Sudan?
- Eritrea, at 60.9% against 59.2% in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Eritrea and South Sudan?
- 1.7%, with Eritrea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and South Sudan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Eritrea and South Sudan rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Eritrea ranks 14th 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.