Senegal vs South Africa: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Senegal
21.6%
in 2023
South Africa
18.8%
in 2023
Senegal rank
81st
South Africa rank
84th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Senegal
- South Africa
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 21.6% against 18.8% in South Africa, a difference of 2.8%.
That makes Senegal's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Senegal has been ahead every year.
Senegal ranks 81st and South Africa ranks 84th of 186 countries.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.9% | 21.6% | 30.3% | Senegal |
| 2000s | 43.8% | 18.4% | 25.4% | Senegal |
| 2010s | 33.0% | 16.0% | 17.0% | Senegal |
| 2020s | 22.3% | 20.2% | 2.2% | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Senegal or South Africa?
- Senegal, at 21.6% against 18.8% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Senegal and South Africa?
- 2.8%, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and South Africa?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Senegal and South Africa rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Senegal ranks 81st and South Africa ranks 84th 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.