Iraq vs North Macedonia: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Iraq
8.2%
in 2023
North Macedonia
9.3%
in 2023
Iraq rank
119th
North Macedonia rank
116th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Iraq
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 9.3% against 8.2% in Iraq, a difference of 1.1%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
Across all 33 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 119th and North Macedonia ranks 116th of 186 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.6% | 26.4% | 8.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 13.5% | 20.5% | 7.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 8.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Iraq or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 9.3% against 8.2% in Iraq as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Iraq and North Macedonia?
- 1.1%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and North Macedonia?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Iraq and North Macedonia rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Iraq ranks 119th and North Macedonia ranks 116th 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.