Costa Rica vs Republic of Moldova: Share of male workers in informal employment
Costa Rica
37.4%
in 2025
Republic of Moldova
52.1%
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
40th
Republic of Moldova rank
37th
Share of male workers in informal employment over time
- Costa Rica
- Republic of Moldova
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 52.1% against 37.4% in Costa Rica, a difference of 14.7%.
That makes Republic of Moldova's figure about 1.4 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Republic of Moldova has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 40th and Republic of Moldova ranks 37th of 82 countries.
Republic of Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Republic of Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.5% | 57.1% | 19.6% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 38.1% | 54.2% | 16.1% | Republic of Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of male workers in informal employment, Costa Rica or Republic of Moldova?
- Republic of Moldova, at 52.1% against 37.4% in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of male workers in informal employment between Costa Rica and Republic of Moldova?
- 14.7%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Republic of Moldova?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and Republic of Moldova rank globally for share of male workers in informal employment?
- Costa Rica ranks 40th and Republic of Moldova ranks 37th 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.