Guinea vs South Sudan: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Guinea
58.2%
in 2023
South Sudan
59.2%
in 2023
Guinea rank
16th
South Sudan rank
15th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Guinea
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 59.2% against 58.2% in Guinea, a difference of 1.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Guinea ahead.
Guinea ranks 16th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Guinea averaged higher in 3 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guinea | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.3% | 67.0% | 6.3% | Guinea |
| 2000s | 69.4% | 62.9% | 6.5% | Guinea |
| 2010s | 63.4% | 59.8% | 3.6% | Guinea |
| 2020s | 59.0% | 59.7% | 0.7% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Guinea or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 59.2% against 58.2% in Guinea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Guinea and South Sudan?
- 1.0%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea and South Sudan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Guinea and South Sudan rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Guinea ranks 16th 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.