Ghana Urban Informal Employment Share 2015: 78.05 %
Ghana's urban informal employment share in 2015 is 78.05 %, down 15.3% from 2013. It ranks #11 of 67 countries.
Urban informal employment share indicates the percentage of workers in informal jobs within urban areas.
Source (2015): Share of workers in informal employment | Our World in Data
Where Ghana ranks (2015)
#11 of 67
Urban Informal Employment Share over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 78.05 % | 14.07 % | -15.27% | |
| 2013 | 92.12 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Ghana: Urban Informal Employment Share. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/ghana/urban-informal-employment-share
The figures on this page come from Share of workers in informal employment | International Labour Organization via Our World in Data. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ghana Urban Informal Employment Share
What is Ghana's urban informal employment share in 2015?▾
Ghana's urban informal employment share is 78.05 % in 2015, according to Share of workers in informal employment | International Labour Organization via Our World in Data.
Is Ghana's urban informal employment share increasing or decreasing?▾
Ghana's urban informal employment share fell by 15.3% from 2013 (92.12 %) to 2015 (78.05 %).
How does Ghana rank for urban informal employment share?▾
In 2015, Ghana has the 11th highest urban informal employment share out of 67 countries with data.
What was Ghana's urban informal employment share in 2013?▾
In 2013, Ghana's urban informal employment share was 92.12 %. By 2015 it fell by 15.3%.
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