Honduras: Informal employment
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| Honduras |
Informal employment, percent of total employment |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 82.60 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2006 - 2017 |
| Average | 79.64 |
| Min - Max | 72.20 - 83.70 |
| Source | International Labour Organization |
The latest value from 2017 is 82.6 percent, an increase from 79.8 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 61.84 percent, based on data from 48 countries. Historically, the average for Honduras from 2006 to 2017 is 79.64 percent. The minimum value, 72.2 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 83.7 percent was recorded in 2012.
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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 | 4.68 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 6.06 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 8.91 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 4.19 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 10.99 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 62.76 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 39.60 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 49.88 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 75.55 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 45.92 | 2022 | percent |
| Informal employment | 82.60 | 2017 | percent |