Hungary vs Ireland: Share of female workers in informal employment
Hungary
1.7%
in 2020
Ireland
2.1%
in 2024
Hungary rank
76th
Ireland rank
72nd
Share of female workers in informal employment over time
- Hungary
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 2.1% against 1.7% in Hungary, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.2 times Hungary's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Ireland ahead.
Hungary ranks 76th and Ireland ranks 72nd of 82 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 2.6% | 0.1% | Hungary |
| 2020s | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.0% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of female workers in informal employment, Hungary or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 2.1% against 1.7% in Hungary as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of female workers in informal employment between Hungary and Ireland?
- 0.4%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Ireland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2020.
- How do Hungary and Ireland rank globally for share of female workers in informal employment?
- Hungary ranks 76th and Ireland ranks 72nd of 82 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of female workers in informal employment. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of employed females working in jobs that lack basic social or legal protection and employment benefits. Does not include illegal and illicit activities. Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.