KDI 경제정보센터

Informality is a dynamic and multidimensional concern that demands gender-sensitive data. In 2018, globally, more than 60% of employment was informal. However, global averages hide that in more countries the share of women in informal employment exceeds that of men. Also, women in the informal economy are often in the most unprotected situations - as domestic workers, home-based workers and contributing family workers - where a lack of visibility can increase their vulnerability.