Ghana: Informal employment
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| Ghana |
Informal employment, percent of total employment |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 78.10 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2006 - 2015 |
| Average | 88.00 |
| Min - Max | 78.10 - 93.80 |
| Source | International Labour Organization |
The latest value from 2015 is 78.1 percent, a decline from 92.1 percent in 2013. In comparison, the world average is 62.11 percent, based on data from 35 countries. Historically, the average for Ghana from 2006 to 2015 is 88 percent. The minimum value, 78.1 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 93.8 percent was recorded in 2006.
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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 | 14.89 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.08 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 3.67 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 3.45 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 6.68 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 68.82 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 47.96 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 65.27 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 72.45 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 75.11 | 2022 | percent |
| Informal employment | 78.10 | 2015 | percent |