South Africa vs Saint Lucia: Share of male workers in informal employment
South Africa
35.0%
in 2024
Saint Lucia
35.4%
in 2024
South Africa rank
43rd
Saint Lucia rank
42nd
Share of male workers in informal employment over time
- South Africa
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
Saint Lucia currently reports 35.4% against 35.0% in South Africa, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Saint Lucia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 43rd and Saint Lucia ranks 42nd of 82 countries.
Saint Lucia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.0% | 38.6% | 5.7% | Saint Lucia |
| 2020s | 33.3% | 39.7% | 6.5% | Saint Lucia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of male workers in informal employment, South Africa or Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia, at 35.4% against 35.0% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of male workers in informal employment between South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 0.4%, with Saint Lucia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Saint Lucia rank globally for share of male workers in informal employment?
- South Africa ranks 43rd and Saint Lucia ranks 42nd 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.