Bosnia and Herzegovina vs North Macedonia: Share of workers in informal employment
Bosnia and Herzegovina
16.6%
in 2024
North Macedonia
11.1%
in 2024
Bosnia and Herzegovina rank
52nd
North Macedonia rank
53rd
Share of workers in informal employment over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Bosnia and Herzegovina currently reports 16.6% against 11.1% in North Macedonia, a difference of 5.5%.
That makes Bosnia and Herzegovina's figure about 1.5 times North Macedonia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been ahead every year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 52nd and North Macedonia ranks 53rd of 82 countries.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.8% | 24.9% | 8.9% | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2010s | 28.8% | 20.5% | 8.4% | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2020s | 17.5% | 10.6% | 6.9% | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of workers in informal employment, Bosnia and Herzegovina or North Macedonia?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 16.6% against 11.1% in North Macedonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of workers in informal employment between Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia?
- 5.5%, with Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia rank globally for share of workers in informal employment?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 52nd and North Macedonia ranks 53rd of 82 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of 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 people 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.