Poland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of workers in informal employment vs. GDP per capita
Share of workers in informal employment vs. GDP per capita over time
- Poland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Poland currently reports 8.6% against 6.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2.1%.
That makes Poland's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.
Poland ranks 54th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 55th of 82 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.9% | 10.1% | 6.7% | Poland |
| 2010s | 13.4% | 4.9% | 8.5% | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of workers in informal employment vs. gdp per capita, Poland or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Poland, at 8.6% 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 vs. gdp per capita between Poland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 2.1%, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
- How do Poland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for share of workers in informal employment vs. gdp per capita?
- Poland ranks 54th 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 vs. GDP per capita. 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.