North Macedonia vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of workers in informal employment
Share of workers in informal employment over time
- North Macedonia
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 11.1% against 6.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 4.6%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.7 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 53rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 55th of 82 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9% | 10.1% | 14.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 21.2% | 4.9% | 16.3% | 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- North Macedonia, at 11.1% against 6.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of workers in informal employment between North Macedonia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 4.6%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2018.
- How do North Macedonia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for share of workers in informal employment?
- North Macedonia ranks 53rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 55th 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.