Pakistan vs Solomon Islands: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Pakistan
36.1%
in 2023
Solomon Islands
37.6%
in 2023
Pakistan rank
43rd
Solomon Islands rank
41st
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Pakistan
- Solomon Islands
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 37.6% against 36.1% in Pakistan, a difference of 1.5%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Pakistan ahead.
Pakistan ranks 43rd and Solomon Islands ranks 41st of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 3 and Solomon Islands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | Solomon Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44.6% | 34.2% | 10.4% | Pakistan |
| 2000s | 43.5% | 37.3% | 6.2% | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 41.3% | 40.3% | 1.0% | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 36.9% | 38.3% | 1.4% | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Pakistan or Solomon Islands?
- Solomon Islands, at 37.6% against 36.1% in Pakistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Pakistan and Solomon Islands?
- 1.5%, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Solomon Islands?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Pakistan and Solomon Islands rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Pakistan ranks 43rd and Solomon Islands ranks 41st 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.