North Macedonia vs South Africa: Share of workers in vulnerable employment
North Macedonia
12.3%
in 2025
South Africa
11.7%
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
139th
South Africa rank
142nd
Share of workers in vulnerable employment over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 12.3% against 11.7% in South Africa, a difference of 0.6%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 139th and South Africa ranks 142nd of 186 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.4% | 11.6% | 6.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 21.9% | 10.8% | 11.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 20.7% | 9.9% | 10.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 12.2% | 11.2% | 1.0% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of workers in vulnerable employment, North Macedonia or South Africa?
- North Macedonia, at 12.3% against 11.7% in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of workers in vulnerable employment between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 0.6%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for share of workers in vulnerable employment?
- North Macedonia ranks 139th and South Africa ranks 142nd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILOEST/ILOSTAT) and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of workers 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
Share of employed population who are working as independent own-account workers (self-employed without staff), or contributing family workers (self-employed in a household business or farm).