Share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector was 8.6% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector in United Kingdom, 2007–2018
Source: International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector in United Kingdom is 8.6%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 102.8% on the previous year and down 69.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector in United Kingdom peaked at 45.7% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, in 2011.
That places United Kingdom 62nd out of 81 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 45.7% | — |
| 2008 | 28.3% | -38.1% |
| 2009 | 8.8% | -68.8% |
| 2010 | 5.8% | -33.7% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | -34.9% |
| 2012 | 12.8% | +236.2% |
| 2013 | 8.9% | -30.2% |
| 2014 | 12.0% | +34.0% |
| 2015 | 8.0% | -32.9% |
| 2016 | 6.0% | -25.1% |
| 2017 | 4.2% | -29.7% |
| 2018 | 8.6% | +102.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.6% | 8.8% | 45.7% | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.8% | 3.8% | 12.8% | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More agriculture & rural data for United Kingdom
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1852 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1668 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector in United Kingdom?
- Share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector in United Kingdom was 8.6% in 2018, according to International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 45.7% in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 2011.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector?
- United Kingdom ranks 62nd out of 81 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of workers in informal employment in the agricultural sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proportion of informal employment, by sector and sex - 13th ICLS (%).