Brazil Urban Informal Employment Share 2024: 36.50 %
Brazil's urban informal employment share in 2024 is 36.50 %, down 1.4% from 2023. It ranks #33 of 71 countries.
Urban informal employment share indicates the percentage of workers in informal jobs within urban areas.
Source (2024): Share of workers in informal employment | Our World in Data
Where Brazil ranks (2024)
#33 of 71
Urban Informal Employment Share over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.5 % | 0.53 % | -1.43% | |
| 2023 | 37.03 % | 0.6 % | -1.59% | |
| 2022 | 37.63 % | 0.65 % | -1.70% | |
| 2021 | 38.28 % | +1.55 % | +4.22% | |
| 2020 | 36.73 % | 2.18 % | -5.60% | |
| 2019 | 38.91 % | +0.22 % | +0.57% | |
| 2018 | 38.69 % | +0.5 % | +1.31% | |
| 2017 | 38.19 % | +1.28 % | +3.47% | |
| 2016 | 36.91 % | 3.53 % | -8.73% | |
| 2015 | 40.44 % | 0.28 % | -0.69% | |
| 2014 | 40.72 % | +0.32 % | +0.79% | |
| 2013 | 40.4 % | 1.22 % | -2.93% | |
| 2012 | 41.62 % | 1.09 % | -2.55% | |
| 2011 | 42.71 % | 4.09 % | -8.74% | |
| 2009 | 46.8 % | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Brazil Urban Informal Employment Share
What is Brazil's urban informal employment share in 2024?▾
Brazil's urban informal employment share is 36.50 % in 2024, according to Share of workers in informal employment | International Labour Organization via Our World in Data.
Is Brazil's urban informal employment share increasing or decreasing?▾
Brazil's urban informal employment share fell by 1.4% from 2023 (37.03 %) to 2024 (36.50 %). Over the past decade (2014–2024) it fell by 10.4%.
How does Brazil rank for urban informal employment share?▾
In 2024, Brazil has the 33rd highest urban informal employment share out of 71 countries with data.
What was Brazil's urban informal employment share in 2009?▾
In 2009, Brazil's urban informal employment share was 46.80 %. By 2024 it fell by 22.0%.
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