Nigeria Employment and Unemployment
GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP
GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data was reported at 17,456.574 Intl $ in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17,556.559 Intl $ for 2022. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 14,871.184 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,521.604 Intl $ in 2015 and a record low of 10,109.647 Intl $ in 1999. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2021 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17,456.574 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 85.180 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 85.180 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2), categories A and B (ISIC revision 3), or category A (ISIC revision 4) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 85.18 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 76.650 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 76.650 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2), categories A and B (ISIC revision 3), or category A (ISIC revision 4) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 76.65 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 90.850 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 90.850 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Agriculture: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2), categories A and B (ISIC revision 3), or category A (ISIC revision 4) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 90.85 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 3.300 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 3.300 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2), category D (ISIC revision 3), or category C (ISIC revision 4). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 7.350 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 7.350 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2), category D (ISIC revision 3), or category C (ISIC revision 4). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.35 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 0.600 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.600 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Manufacturing: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2), category D (ISIC revision 3), or category C (ISIC revision 4). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.60 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Services: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Services: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 10.190 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Services: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 10.190 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Services: % of Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2), categories G-P (ISIC revision 3), or categories G-U (ISIC revision 4). Services include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.19 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Services: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Services: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 14.900 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Services: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 14.900 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Services: Female: % of Female Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2), categories G-P (ISIC revision 3), or categories G-U (ISIC revision 4). Services include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 14.90 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Child Employment in Services: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14
NG: Child Employment in Services: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 7.060 % in 2010. NG: Child Employment in Services: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 7.060 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2010, with 1 observations. NG: Child Employment in Services: Male: % of Male Economically Active Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2), categories G-P (ISIC revision 3), or categories G-U (ISIC revision 4). Services include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.06 2010 | yearly | 2010 - 2010 |
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Nigeria NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement
NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data was reported at 8.954 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.036 % for 2016. NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data is updated yearly, averaging 11.014 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.719 % in 1992 and a record low of 8.954 % in 2017. NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.95 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 9.803 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.872 % for 2016. NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 12.182 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.802 % in 1992 and a record low of 8.918 % in 2002. NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.80 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 8.236 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.332 % for 2016. NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 9.882 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.454 % in 1992 and a record low of 8.236 % in 2017. NG: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.24 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 1.213 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.213 % for 2016. NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 0.937 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.213 % in 2017 and a record low of 0.674 % in 2002. NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 0.769 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.769 % for 2016. NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 0.562 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.769 % in 2017 and a record low of 0.358 % in 2002. NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 1.588 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.587 % for 2016. NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 1.225 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.588 % in 2017 and a record low of 0.911 % in 2002. NG: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.59 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 36.548 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.299 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 51.922 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.651 % in 2002 and a record low of 30.572 % in 2010. NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 36.55 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 26.233 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.088 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 45.256 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.844 % in 2002 and a record low of 19.447 % in 2010. NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 26.23 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 45.262 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.896 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 57.004 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.240 % in 2002 and a record low of 39.531 % in 2010. NG: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 45.26 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 11.642 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.839 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 8.895 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.146 % in 2010 and a record low of 8.013 % in 2002. NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.64 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 12.117 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.279 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 9.543 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.911 % in 2010 and a record low of 7.719 % in 2007. NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 12.12 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 11.241 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.469 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 8.894 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.530 % in 2010 and a record low of 7.912 % in 2002. NG: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.24 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 51.809 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.862 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 39.567 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.282 % in 2010 and a record low of 31.336 % in 2002. NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 51.81 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 61.651 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.635 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 46.734 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.643 % in 2010 and a record low of 35.403 % in 1998. NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 61.65 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 43.495 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43.634 % for 2016. NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 34.102 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.938 % in 2010 and a record low of 27.848 % in 2002. NG: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 43.49 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 51.263 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.257 % for 2016. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 52.729 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.597 % in 1993 and a record low of 51.257 % in 2016. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 51.26 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 47.246 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.145 % for 2016. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 45.394 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.490 % in 2013 and a record low of 45.019 % in 1992. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 47.25 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 55.230 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.320 % for 2016. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 59.229 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.974 % in 1993 and a record low of 55.230 % in 2017. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 55.23 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 20.064 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.418 % for 2016. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 32.900 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.039 % in 1991 and a record low of 20.064 % in 2017. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 20.06 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 17.518 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.861 % for 2016. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 30.329 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.640 % in 1991 and a record low of 17.518 % in 2017. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.52 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 22.531 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.898 % for 2016. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 35.397 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.366 % in 1991 and a record low of 22.531 % in 2017. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22.53 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 69.317 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.131 % for 2015. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 55.700 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.317 % in 2016 and a record low of 53.225 % in 2013. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 69.32 2016 | yearly | 1983 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 50.029 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.400 % for 2003. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 41.310 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2013, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.029 % in 2013 and a record low of 33.480 % in 1986. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 50.03 2013 | yearly | 1983 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 56.722 % in 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.200 % for 2003. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 68.660 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2013, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.880 % in 1983 and a record low of 56.722 % in 2013. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 56.72 2013 | yearly | 1983 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 21.199 % in 2013. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 21.199 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.20 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 18.705 % in 2013. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 18.705 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18.70 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 23.486 % in 2013. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 23.486 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.49 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP
NG: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data was reported at 18,259.826 Intl $ in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18,977.881 Intl $ for 2016. NG: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 13,962.989 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,326.658 Intl $ in 2014 and a record low of 9,262.975 Intl $ in 1995. NG: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2011 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18,259.83 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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NG:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP
NG: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data was reported at 15,368.003 Intl $ in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15,637.224 Intl $ for 2021. NG: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 12,768.707 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,088.091 Intl $ in 2015 and a record low of 8,849.404 Intl $ in 1999. NG: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17,883.494 2021 | yearly | 1991 - 2021 |
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Nigeria NG: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment
NG: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data was reported at 11.470 % in 2013. NG: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 11.470 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.47 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment
NG: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data was reported at 14.130 % in 2013. NG: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 14.130 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14.13 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment
NG: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data was reported at 8.910 % in 2013. NG: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 8.910 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 8.91 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 81.521 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.495 % for 2016. NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 83.580 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.055 % in 2002 and a record low of 80.564 % in 2013. NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 81.52 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 87.778 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 87.764 % for 2016. NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 87.830 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.890 % in 2002 and a record low of 85.851 % in 2013. NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 87.78 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 76.234 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.217 % for 2016. NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 80.256 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.191 % in 2002 and a record low of 76.107 % in 2014. NG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 76.23 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management
NG: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data was reported at 21.520 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30.280 % for 2013. NG: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data is updated yearly, averaging 30.280 % from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.060 % in 2011 and a record low of 21.520 % in 2016. NG: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The proportion of females in total employment in senior and middle management. It corresponds to major group 1 in both ISCO-08 and ISCO-88 minus category 14 in ISCO-08 (hospitality, retail and other services managers) and minus category 13 in ISCO-88 (general managers), since these comprise mainly managers of small enterprises.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.520 2016 | yearly | 2011 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population
NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data was reported at 23.430 % in 2013. NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 23.430 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.43 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population
NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data was reported at 17.660 % in 2013. NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 17.660 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.66 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population
NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data was reported at 20.420 % in 2013. NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 20.420 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2013, with 1 observations. NG: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 20.42 2013 | yearly | 2013 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 18.253 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 18.253 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18.253 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 10.465 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 10.465 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.465 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 13.689 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 13.689 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.689 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 6.172 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.172 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.172 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 6.459 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.459 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.459 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 6.328 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.328 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.328 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 12.945 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 12.945 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.945 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 10.570 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 10.570 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.570 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 11.535 % in 2016. NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 11.535 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NG: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.535 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 7.043 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.060 % for 2016. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.399 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.060 % in 2016 and a record low of 3.700 % in 2013. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.04 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 6.317 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.321 % for 2016. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.510 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.321 % in 2016 and a record low of 3.479 % in 2013. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 6.32 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 7.647 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.674 % for 2016. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.312 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.674 % in 2016 and a record low of 3.884 % in 2013. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.65 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 15.334 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.894 % for 2016. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 11.181 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.334 % in 2017 and a record low of 9.175 % in 2015. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15.33 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 11.906 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.627 % for 2016. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 8.707 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.906 % in 2017 and a record low of 7.162 % in 2015. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.91 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 13.413 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.064 % for 2016. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 9.837 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.413 % in 2017 and a record low of 8.047 % in 2015. NG: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.41 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 7.060 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.311 % for 2015. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.562 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.900 % in 2011 and a record low of 3.703 % in 2013. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.06 2016 | yearly | 1986 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 8.030 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.050 % for 2015. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.200 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.300 % in 2011 and a record low of 3.380 % in 2013. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 8.03 2016 | yearly | 1986 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 6.135 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.623 % for 2015. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 3.923 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.500 % in 2011 and a record low of 3.623 % in 2015. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.14 2016 | yearly | 1986 - 2016 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 11.462 % in 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.270 % for 1986. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 16.866 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2013, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.270 % in 1986 and a record low of 11.462 % in 2013. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.46 2013 | yearly | 1986 - 2013 |
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Nigeria NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 8.900 % in 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.520 % for 1986. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 10.210 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2013, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.520 % in 1986 and a record low of 8.900 % in 2013. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.90 2013 | yearly | 1986 - 2013 |
View Nigeria's Nigeria NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 from 1986 to 2013 in the chart:
Nigeria NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 12.360 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.660 % for 2015. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 10.000 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.350 % in 1986 and a record low of 7.660 % in 2015. NG: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.36 2016 | yearly | 1986 - 2016 |