Namibia vs Panama: Share of workers in informal employment

Namibia
55.8%
in 2018
Panama
56.1%
in 2023
Namibia rank
29th
Panama rank
28th

Share of workers in informal employment over time

  • Namibia
  • Panama
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How they compare

Panama currently reports 56.1% against 55.8% in Namibia, a difference of 0.3%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.

Namibia ranks 29th and Panama ranks 28th of 80 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of workers in informal employment, Namibia or Panama?
Panama, at 56.1% against 55.8% in Namibia as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of workers in informal employment between Namibia and Panama?
0.3%, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and Panama?
5 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2018.
How do Namibia and Panama rank globally for share of workers in informal employment?
Namibia ranks 29th and Panama ranks 28th 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.