Uruguay Urban Informal Employment Share 2024: 28.54 %
Uruguay's urban informal employment share in 2024 is 28.54 %, down 10.1% from 2023. It ranks #35 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 Uruguay ranks (2024)
#35 of 71
Urban Informal Employment Share over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.54 % | 3.22 % | -10.14% | |
| 2023 | 31.76 % | +9.63 % | +43.52% | |
| 2022 | 22.13 % | +0.72 % | +3.36% | |
| 2021 | 21.41 % | 0.18 % | -0.83% | |
| 2020 | 21.59 % | 2.54 % | -10.53% | |
| 2019 | 24.13 % | +0.21 % | +0.88% | |
| 2018 | 23.92 % | 0.17 % | -0.71% | |
| 2017 | 24.09 % | 0.44 % | -1.79% | |
| 2016 | 24.53 % | +0.66 % | +2.76% | |
| 2015 | 23.87 % | +0.26 % | +1.10% | |
| 2014 | 23.61 % | 11.74 % | -33.21% | |
| 2013 | 35.35 % | 0.85 % | -2.35% | |
| 2012 | 36.2 % | 2.15 % | -5.61% | |
| 2011 | 38.35 % | 2.55 % | -6.23% | |
| 2010 | 40.9 % | 1.46 % | -3.45% | |
| 2009 | 42.36 % | 0.41 % | -0.96% | |
| 2008 | 42.77 % | 1.27 % | -2.88% | |
| 2007 | 44.04 % | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Uruguay Urban Informal Employment Share
What is Uruguay's urban informal employment share in 2024?▾
Uruguay's urban informal employment share is 28.54 % in 2024, according to Share of workers in informal employment | International Labour Organization via Our World in Data.
Is Uruguay's urban informal employment share increasing or decreasing?▾
Uruguay's urban informal employment share fell by 10.1% from 2023 (31.76 %) to 2024 (28.54 %). Over the past decade (2014–2024) it rose by 20.9%.
How does Uruguay rank for urban informal employment share?▾
In 2024, Uruguay has the 35th highest urban informal employment share out of 71 countries with data.
What was Uruguay's urban informal employment share in 2007?▾
In 2007, Uruguay's urban informal employment share was 44.04 %. By 2024 it fell by 35.2%.
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