South Africa vs United Kingdom: Share in vulnerable employment
South Africa
11.66
in 2025
United Kingdom
11.53
in 2025
South Africa rank
142nd
United Kingdom rank
143rd
Share in vulnerable employment over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 11.66 against 11.53 in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.13.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 142nd and United Kingdom ranks 143rd of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.63 | 10.76 | 0.8702 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 10.83 | 10.14 | 0.6925 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 9.87 | 12.41 | 2.55 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 11.21 | 11.84 | 0.63 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share in vulnerable employment, South Africa or United Kingdom?
- South Africa, at 11.66 against 11.53 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share in vulnerable employment between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 0.13, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for share in vulnerable employment?
- South Africa ranks 142nd and United Kingdom ranks 143rd 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.