Benin: Informal employment
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| Benin |
Informal employment, percent of total employment |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 96.90 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2011 - 2018 |
| Average | 96.85 |
| Min - Max | 96.80 - 96.90 |
| Source | International Labour Organization |
The latest value from 2018 is 96.9 percent, an increase from 96.8 percent in 2011. In comparison, the world average is 61.23 percent, based on data from 51 countries. Historically, the average for Benin from 2011 to 2018 is 96.85 percent. The minimum value, 96.8 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 96.9 percent was recorded in 2018.
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Definition: Informal employment as percent of total employment. Derived from national surveys conducted by the International Labour Organization.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 4.96 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 1.45 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 1.69 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 1.18 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 3.75 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 62.71 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 45.51 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 56.72 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 68.77 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 78.56 | 2022 | percent |
| Informal employment | 96.90 | 2018 | percent |