Eswatini vs Iran: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Eswatini
13.8%
in 2023
Iran
14.3%
in 2023
Eswatini rank
101st
Iran rank
98th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Eswatini
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 14.3% against 13.8% in Eswatini, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Eswatini ranks 101st and Iran ranks 98th of 186 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eswatini | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.2% | 24.0% | 3.7% | Iran |
| 2000s | 17.2% | 21.0% | 3.8% | Iran |
| 2010s | 13.9% | 17.2% | 3.3% | Iran |
| 2020s | 13.9% | 15.3% | 1.4% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Eswatini or Iran?
- Iran, at 14.3% against 13.8% in Eswatini as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Eswatini and Iran?
- 0.5%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Iran?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Eswatini and Iran rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Eswatini ranks 101st and Iran ranks 98th 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.