Saudi Arabia vs United States: Share in vulnerable employment
Saudi Arabia
1.66
in 2025
United States
3.81
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
183rd
United States rank
180th
Share in vulnerable employment over time
- Saudi Arabia
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 3.81 against 1.66 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 2.15.
That makes United States's figure about 2.3 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 183rd and United States ranks 180th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 2 and United States in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.71 | 4.67 | 1.03 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 4.31 | 0.0965 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 2.53 | 4.03 | 1.5 | United States |
| 2020s | 1.91 | 3.88 | 1.96 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share in vulnerable employment, Saudi Arabia or United States?
- United States, at 3.81 against 1.66 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share in vulnerable employment between Saudi Arabia and United States?
- 2.15, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United States?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and United States rank globally for share in vulnerable employment?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 183rd and United States ranks 180th 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.