Distribution of employment in the informal sector in Russia in 2025
in percentage of total
Where informal labor is prevalent, understanding the specific sectors of employment is crucial. This dataset shows the distribution of informal sector employment across major economic activities, from agriculture to trade and services. Each row represents the share of workers in a specific economic activity relative to the total number of persons employed in the informal sector
Chart showing the distribution of informal sector employment by economic activity in 2025
Set in numbers
19 series in in percentage of total, arranged across 5 breakdowns rather than over time. 95 values in total.
“Total” leads the table with 100 in percentage of total, “Other types of economic activity” closes it with 0.1 in percentage of total. The gap between them is 1,000-fold.
All table numbers are series: 19
How to read this table
Compare rows by the share of employed persons in various activities. For example, the share in agriculture may differ significantly from that in trade or construction. Note the 'Rural population' column, which shows the number of informally employed persons living in rural areas, helping to assess regional labor market characteristics
What is visible in these numbers
The figures are index or percentage values, so they cannot be added up across rows: each one is measured against its own base.
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Period and application
The 2025 data are based on labor force sample surveys. The dataset is updated annually as part of the employment and unemployment statistics publications. This information is useful for economists, regional authorities, and labor market researchers analyzing informal employment trends
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