Countries with the Most Vulnerable Workers (2026) (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
Vulnerable employment means no contract, no benefits. {#1} has {#1_value} of workers in vulnerable jobs.
Chad leads with vulnerable employment (%) of 90.2%.
Sierra Leone ranks #2 at 86.0%.
Madagascar ranks #3 at 84.4%.
Ethiopia ranks #4 at 84.1%.
Niger ranks #5 at 83.7%.
Top 25 Countries by Vulnerable Employment (%)
| # | Country | Vulnerable Employment (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chad | 90.2% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Sierra Leone | 86.0% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Madagascar | 84.4% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Ethiopia | 84.1% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Niger | 83.7% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Mozambique | 83.7% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Burundi | 83.7% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Tanzania | 83.7% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Afghanistan | 81.8% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 81.5% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Burkina Faso | 80.6% | 2025 |
| 12 |  South Sudan | 80.3% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Central African Republic | 79.4% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Guinea | 79.2% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Benin | 78.5% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Nepal | 77.0% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Liberia | 76.9% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Lao PDR | 76.4% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Haiti | 76.0% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Congo, Rep. | 75.9% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Mali | 75.8% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Togo | 75.0% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Guinea-Bissau | 74.9% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Uganda | 74.4% | 2025 |
| 25 |  India | 71.6% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest vulnerable employment (%) in 2025?
Chad has the highest vulnerable employment (%) at 90.2% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 188 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.