Costa Rica: Informal employment
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| Costa Rica |
Informal employment, percent of total employment |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 36.60 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2010 - 2020 |
| Average | 37.82 |
| Min - Max | 34.70 - 39.70 |
| Source | International Labour Organization |
The latest value from 2020 is 36.6 percent, a decline from 38.8 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 47.30 percent, based on data from 26 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 2010 to 2020 is 37.82 percent. The minimum value, 34.7 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 39.7 percent was recorded in 2015.
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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 | 2.41 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 8.30 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 10.43 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 7.29 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 24.74 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 57.59 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 39.07 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 44.75 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 70.57 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 27.37 | 2022 | percent |
| Informal employment | 36.60 | 2020 | percent |
| Employment | 2.08 | Q3/2023 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 8.08 | Q3/2023 | percent |