Mexico vs Namibia: Share of workers in informal employment

Mexico
56.3%
in 2023
Namibia
55.8%
in 2018
Mexico rank
26th
Namibia rank
29th

Share of workers in informal employment over time

  • Mexico
  • Namibia
0204060200220122023

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 56.3% against 55.8% in Namibia, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Mexico ahead.

Mexico ranks 26th and Namibia ranks 29th of 80 countries.

Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of workers in informal employment, Mexico or Namibia?
Mexico, at 56.3% against 55.8% in Namibia as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of workers in informal employment between Mexico and Namibia?
0.5%, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Namibia?
5 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2018.
How do Mexico and Namibia rank globally for share of workers in informal employment?
Mexico ranks 26th and Namibia ranks 29th of 80 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization – with major 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

Indicator
Share of workers in informal employment
Unit
%
Source
International Labour Organization – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
80 places, 1,095 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

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.