South Africa Urban Informal Employment Share 2024: 34.81 %
South Africa's urban informal employment share in 2024 is 34.81 %, up 2.4% from 2023. It ranks #34 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 South Africa ranks (2024)
#34 of 71- #32
Costa Rica37.38% - #33
Brazil36.5% - #34
South Africa34.81% - #35
Uruguay28.54% - #36
Saint Lucia28.26%
Urban Informal Employment Share over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.81 % | +0.8 % | +2.35% | |
| 2023 | 34.01 % | 0.49 % | -1.42% | |
| 2022 | 34.5 % | +2.11 % | +6.51% | |
| 2021 | 32.39 % | +1.04 % | +3.32% | |
| 2020 | 31.35 % | 3.21 % | -9.29% | |
| 2019 | 34.56 % | 0.24 % | -0.69% | |
| 2018 | 34.8 % | +0.56 % | +1.64% | |
| 2017 | 34.24 % | +0.38 % | +1.12% | |
| 2016 | 33.86 % | 0.44 % | -1.28% | |
| 2015 | 34.3 % | +2.19 % | +6.82% | |
| 2014 | 32.11 % | 0.13 % | -0.40% | |
| 2013 | 32.24 % | +0.48 % | +1.51% | |
| 2012 | 31.76 % | 0.92 % | -2.82% | |
| 2011 | 32.68 % | 1.35 % | -3.97% | |
| 2010 | 34.03 % | +0.37 % | +1.10% | |
| 2009 | 33.66 % | 1.71 % | -4.83% | |
| 2008 | 35.37 % | 13.49 % | -27.61% | |
| 2007 | 48.86 % | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa Urban Informal Employment Share
What is South Africa's urban informal employment share in 2024?▾
South Africa's urban informal employment share is 34.81 % in 2024, according to Share of workers in informal employment | International Labour Organization via Our World in Data.
Is South Africa's urban informal employment share increasing or decreasing?▾
South Africa's urban informal employment share rose by 2.4% from 2023 (34.01 %) to 2024 (34.81 %). Over the past decade (2014–2024) it rose by 8.4%.
How does South Africa rank for urban informal employment share?▾
In 2024, South Africa has the 34th highest urban informal employment share out of 71 countries with data.
What was South Africa's urban informal employment share in 2007?▾
In 2007, South Africa's urban informal employment share was 48.86 %. By 2024 it fell by 28.8%.
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