Brunei Darussalam vs South Africa: Share of male workers in informal employment
Brunei Darussalam
21.8%
in 2024
South Africa
35.0%
in 2024
Brunei Darussalam rank
49th
South Africa rank
43rd
Share of male workers in informal employment over time
- Brunei Darussalam
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 35.0% against 21.8% in Brunei Darussalam, a difference of 13.2%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Brunei Darussalam's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Brunei Darussalam ahead.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 49th and South Africa ranks 43rd of 82 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Brunei Darussalam averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brunei Darussalam | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.6% | 32.1% | 3.4% | Brunei Darussalam |
| 2020s | 32.8% | 33.3% | 0.4% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of male workers in informal employment, Brunei Darussalam or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 35.0% against 21.8% in Brunei Darussalam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of male workers in informal employment between Brunei Darussalam and South Africa?
- 13.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brunei Darussalam and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
- How do Brunei Darussalam and South Africa rank globally for share of male workers in informal employment?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 49th and South Africa ranks 43rd 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 male 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 males 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.