North Macedonia vs Slovakia: Share of workers in informal employment
North Macedonia
11.1%
in 2024
Slovakia
4.4%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
53rd
Slovakia rank
57th
Share of workers in informal employment over time
- North Macedonia
- Slovakia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 11.1% against 4.4% in Slovakia, a difference of 6.7%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 2.5 times Slovakia's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 53rd and Slovakia ranks 57th of 82 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9% | 1.1% | 23.7% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 20.5% | 2.4% | 18.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 10.6% | 3.4% | 7.2% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of workers in informal employment, North Macedonia or Slovakia?
- North Macedonia, at 11.1% against 4.4% in Slovakia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of workers in informal employment between North Macedonia and Slovakia?
- 6.7%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Slovakia?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Slovakia rank globally for share of workers in informal employment?
- North Macedonia ranks 53rd and Slovakia ranks 57th 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 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.