Mongolia vs South Africa: Share of male workers in informal employment

Mongolia
30.6%
in 2024
South Africa
35.0%
in 2024
Mongolia rank
44th
South Africa rank
43rd

Share of male workers in informal employment over time

  • Mongolia
  • South Africa
0204060200020122024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 35.0% against 30.6% in Mongolia, a difference of 4.4%.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Mongolia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Mongolia ahead.

Mongolia ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 43rd of 82 countries.

Mongolia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mongolia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 46.7% 36.6% 10.0% Mongolia
2010s 54.8% 31.5% 23.3% Mongolia
2020s 45.1% 33.3% 11.8% Mongolia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of male workers in informal employment, Mongolia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 35.0% against 30.6% in Mongolia as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of male workers in informal employment between Mongolia and South Africa?
4.4%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and South Africa?
18 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
How do Mongolia and South Africa rank globally for share of male workers in informal employment?
Mongolia ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 43rd of 82 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization – 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

Indicator
Share of male workers in informal employment
Unit
%
Source
International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
82 places, 1,190 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed

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.