Guatemala vs Panama: Share in vulnerable employment

Guatemala
36.16
in 2025
Panama
37.87
in 2025
Guatemala rank
74th
Panama rank
72nd

Share in vulnerable employment over time

  • Guatemala
  • Panama
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How they compare

Panama currently reports 37.87 against 36.16 in Guatemala, a difference of 1.71.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Guatemala ahead.

Guatemala ranks 74th and Panama ranks 72nd of 186 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 3 and Panama in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Panama Difference Ahead
1990s 38.14 33.75 4.39 Guatemala
2000s 38.58 33.82 4.76 Guatemala
2010s 36.66 33.26 3.4 Guatemala
2020s 38.11 38.33 0.2194 Panama

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share in vulnerable employment, Guatemala or Panama?
Panama, at 37.87 against 36.16 in Guatemala as of 2025.
What is the difference in share in vulnerable employment between Guatemala and Panama?
1.71, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Panama?
35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
How do Guatemala and Panama rank globally for share in vulnerable employment?
Guatemala ranks 74th and Panama ranks 72nd of 186 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Share in vulnerable 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 in vulnerable employment
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
186 places, 6,496 data points, 1991–2025
Last refreshed