North Macedonia vs Serbia: Share of workers in informal employment
North Macedonia
11.1%
in 2024
Serbia
17.8%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
53rd
Serbia rank
51st
Share of workers in informal employment over time
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 17.8% against 11.1% in North Macedonia, a difference of 6.7%.
That makes Serbia's figure about 1.6 times North Macedonia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 2009 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 53rd and Serbia ranks 51st of 82 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Serbia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9% | 21.7% | 3.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 20.5% | 21.1% | 0.6% | Serbia |
| 2020s | 10.6% | 17.7% | 7.1% | Serbia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of workers in informal employment, North Macedonia or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 17.8% against 11.1% in North Macedonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of workers in informal employment between North Macedonia and Serbia?
- 6.7%, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Serbia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Serbia rank globally for share of workers in informal employment?
- North Macedonia ranks 53rd and Serbia ranks 51st 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.