Nigeria Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology
Employment
Employment data was reported at 73.200 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 72.200 % for Dec 2023. Employment data is updated quarterly, averaging 74.600 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.100 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of 72.200 % in Dec 2023. Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 73.200 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Employment : 15 to 24 Years
Employment : 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 50.600 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.400 % for Dec 2023. Employment : 15 to 24 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 55.000 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.800 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of 49.400 % in Dec 2023. Employment : 15 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 50.600 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Employment : 25 to 34 Years
Employment : 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 80.600 % in Mar 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 80.600 % for Dec 2023. Employment : 25 to 34 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 82.250 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.700 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of 80.600 % in Mar 2024. Employment : 25 to 34 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 80.600 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Employment : 35 to 44 Years
Employment : 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 90.800 % in Mar 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 90.800 % for Dec 2023. Employment : 35 to 44 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 91.200 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.800 % in Mar 2023 and a record low of 88.600 % in Dec 2022. Employment : 35 to 44 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 90.800 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Employment : 45 to 54 Years
Employment : 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 93.900 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 92.000 % for Dec 2023. Employment : 45 to 54 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 92.350 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.900 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of 89.100 % in Dec 2022. Employment : 45 to 54 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 93.900 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Employment : 55 to 64 Years
Employment : 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 89.100 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 87.400 % for Dec 2023. Employment : 55 to 64 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 87.350 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.100 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of 85.800 % in Dec 2022. Employment : 55 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 89.100 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Employment : Female
Employment : Female data was reported at 72.300 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.700 % for Dec 2023. Employment : Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 74.150 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.700 % in Sep 2023 and a record low of 69.000 % in Dec 2022. Employment : Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.300 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Employment : Rural
Employment : Rural data was reported at 78.900 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.300 % for Dec 2023. Employment : Rural data is updated quarterly, averaging 79.700 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.700 % in Sep 2023 and a record low of 76.000 % in Dec 2022. Employment : Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 78.900 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Employment : Urban
Employment : Urban data was reported at 69.500 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.700 % for Dec 2023. Employment : Urban data is updated quarterly, averaging 71.400 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.800 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of 68.700 % in Dec 2023. Employment : Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 69.500 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Labour Force: Economically Active
Labour Force: Economically Active data was reported at 69,675,468.000 Person in Dec 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 80,291,894.000 Person for Jun 2020. Labour Force: Economically Active data is updated quarterly, averaging 74,010,602.141 Person from Mar 2012 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90,470,591.606 Person in Sep 2018 and a record low of 67,756,100.000 Person in Mar 2012. Labour Force: Economically Active data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G005: Labour Force Statistics (Discontinued).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 69,675,468.000 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2012 - Dec 2020 |
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Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment
Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment data was reported at 46,488,079.000 Person in Dec 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 58,527,276.300 Person for Jun 2020. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment data is updated quarterly, averaging 67,947,120.351 Person from Mar 2012 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70,665,895.854 Person in Mar 2017 and a record low of 46,488,079.000 Person in Dec 2020. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G005: Labour Force Statistics (Discontinued).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 46,488,079.000 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2012 - Dec 2020 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time
Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time data was reported at 52,576,233.000 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 54,506,107.000 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time data is updated yearly, averaging 52,576,233.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55,206,939.538 Person in 2014 and a record low of 50,198,596.000 Person in 2012. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 52,576,233.00 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Female
Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Female data was reported at 23,666,874.711 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24,511,949.615 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 24,212,638.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25,011,944.468 Person in 2014 and a record low of 21,576,862.000 Person in 2010. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23,666,874.71 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Male
Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Male data was reported at 28,909,358.358 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 29,994,157.385 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 29,295,840.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30,194,995.070 Person in 2014 and a record low of 25,492,324.000 Person in 2012. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 28,909,358.36 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Rural
Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Rural data was reported at 33,499,514.655 Person in Sep 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34,559,095.054 Person for Jun 2017. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Rural data is updated quarterly, averaging 36,398,164.289 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Sep 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37,592,961.118 Person in Sep 2014 and a record low of 33,499,514.655 Person in Sep 2017. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 33,499,514.66 Sep 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2014 - Sep 2017 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Rural
Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Rural data was reported at 34,493,654.735 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36,704,972.891 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 34,741,715.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36,865,247.276 Person in 2014 and a record low of 31,787,932.000 Person in 2011. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 34,493,654.74 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Urban
Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Urban data was reported at 18,082,578.528 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,801,134.109 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 17,801,134.109 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,420,663.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 15,456,880.000 Person in 2012. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Full Time: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18,082,578.53 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Underemployment
Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Underemployment data was reported at 18,029,070.774 Person in Sep 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,678,916.449 Person for Jun 2017. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Underemployment data is updated quarterly, averaging 12,782,665.821 Person from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,029,070.774 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 8,589,900.000 Person in Dec 2013. Labour Force: Economically Active: Employment: Underemployment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18,029,070.77 Sep 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2012 - Sep 2017 |
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Labour Force: Economically Active: Female
Labour Force: Economically Active: Female data was reported at 30,152,418.000 Person in Dec 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 38,626,981.000 Person for Jun 2020. Labour Force: Economically Active: Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 38,626,981.000 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42,865,152.347 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 30,152,418.000 Person in Dec 2020. Labour Force: Economically Active: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G005: Labour Force Statistics (Discontinued).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 30,152,418.000 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2014 - Dec 2020 |
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Labour Force: Economically Active: Male
Labour Force: Economically Active: Male data was reported at 39,523,050.000 Person in Dec 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 41,664,913.000 Person for Jun 2020. Labour Force: Economically Active: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 40,845,504.000 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49,776,409.141 Person in Sep 2018 and a record low of 37,238,914.666 Person in Mar 2014. Labour Force: Economically Active: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G005: Labour Force Statistics (Discontinued).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 39,523,050.000 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2014 - Dec 2020 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Rural
Labour Force: Economically Active: Rural data was reported at 55,698,339.226 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 53,992,385.000 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Economically Active: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 49,886,634.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55,698,339.226 Person in 2016 and a record low of 42,211,385.000 Person in 2010. Labour Force: Economically Active: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 55,698,339.23 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Underemployment
Labour Force: Economically Active: Underemployment data was reported at 17,026,342.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,415,714.000 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Economically Active: Underemployment data is updated yearly, averaging 12,041,275.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,026,342.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 10,518,868.000 Person in 2013. Labour Force: Economically Active: Underemployment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17,026,342.00 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Labour Force: Economically Active: Unemployment
Labour Force: Economically Active: Unemployment data was reported at 23,187,389.000 Person in Dec 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,764,617.200 Person for Jun 2020. Labour Force: Economically Active: Unemployment data is updated quarterly, averaging 7,518,102.000 Person from Mar 2012 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,187,389.000 Person in Dec 2020 and a record low of 4,672,449.355 Person in Dec 2014. Labour Force: Economically Active: Unemployment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G005: Labour Force Statistics (Discontinued).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23,187,389.000 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Mar 2012 - Dec 2020 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Urban
Labour Force: Economically Active: Urban data was reported at 25,988,138.184 Person in Sep 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 25,537,518.850 Person for Jun 2017. Labour Force: Economically Active: Urban data is updated quarterly, averaging 22,965,538.000 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Sep 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25,988,138.184 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 21,378,929.368 Person in Mar 2014. Labour Force: Economically Active: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25,988,138.18 Sep 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2014 - Sep 2017 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Economically Active: Urban
Labour Force: Economically Active: Urban data was reported at 25,453,546.104 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,965,538.000 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Economically Active: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 22,959,244.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25,453,546.104 Person in 2016 and a record low of 20,099,975.000 Person in 2012. Labour Force: Economically Active: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25,453,546.10 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Unemployment: Rural
Labour Force: Unemployment: Rural data was reported at 6,853,342.884 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,107,024.000 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Unemployment: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 4,800,189.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,853,342.884 Person in 2016 and a record low of 1,758,814.000 Person in 2010. Labour Force: Unemployment: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6,853,342.88 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Nigeria Labour Force: Unemployment: Urban
Labour Force: Unemployment: Urban data was reported at 4,695,967.183 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,929,078.000 Person for 2015. Labour Force: Unemployment: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 1,791,841.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,695,967.183 Person in 2016 and a record low of 1,066,763.000 Person in 2011. Labour Force: Unemployment: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4,695,967.18 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Out of Labour Force
Out of Labour Force data was reported at 22.400 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.600 % for Dec 2023. Out of Labour Force data is updated quarterly, averaging 21.400 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.600 % in Dec 2023 and a record low of 19.600 % in Jun 2023. Out of Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22.400 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : 15 to 24 Years
Out of Labour Force : 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 44.400 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.700 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : 15 to 24 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 39.700 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.400 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of 37.700 % in Jun 2023. Out of Labour Force : 15 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 44.400 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : 25 to 34 Years
Out of Labour Force : 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 12.500 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.900 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : 25 to 34 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.900 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.700 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 10.100 % in Jun 2023. Out of Labour Force : 25 to 34 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.500 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : 35 to 44 Years
Out of Labour Force : 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 5.500 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.900 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : 35 to 44 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.500 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.100 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 4.900 % in Mar 2023. Out of Labour Force : 35 to 44 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.500 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : 45 to 54 Years
Out of Labour Force : 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 3.800 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.200 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : 45 to 54 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.600 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.500 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 3.800 % in Mar 2024. Out of Labour Force : 45 to 54 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.800 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : 55 to 64 Years
Out of Labour Force : 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 9.500 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.100 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : 55 to 64 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.100 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.800 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 9.500 % in Mar 2024. Out of Labour Force : 55 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.500 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : Female
Out of Labour Force : Female data was reported at 22.700 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.800 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 21.800 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.100 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 21.200 % in Jun 2023. Out of Labour Force : Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22.700 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : Male
Out of Labour Force : Male data was reported at 22.200 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.100 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.600 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.200 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of 17.900 % in Jun 2023. Out of Labour Force : Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22.200 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : Rural
Out of Labour Force : Rural data was reported at 17.200 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.900 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : Rural data is updated quarterly, averaging 17.200 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.800 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 15.900 % in Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.200 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Out of Labour Force : Urban
Out of Labour Force : Urban data was reported at 25.800 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.400 % for Sep 2023. Out of Labour Force : Urban data is updated quarterly, averaging 23.500 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.800 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of 21.600 % in Jun 2023. Out of Labour Force : Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.800 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2024 |
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Unemployment
Unemployment data was reported at 3.300 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.100 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.700 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.100 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 3.300 % in Mar 2023. Unemployment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.300 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : 15 to 24 Years
Unemployment : 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 4.200 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.000 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : 15 to 24 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.600 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.000 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 4.200 % in Mar 2023. Unemployment : 15 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.200 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : 25 to 34 Years
Unemployment : 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 4.500 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.100 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : 25 to 34 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.300 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.100 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 4.500 % in Mar 2023. Unemployment : 25 to 34 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.500 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : 35 to 44 Years
Unemployment : 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 2.300 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.300 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : 35 to 44 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.800 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.300 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 2.300 % in Mar 2023. Unemployment : 35 to 44 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.300 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : 45 to 54 Years
Unemployment : 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 1.600 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.300 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : 45 to 54 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.950 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.300 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 1.600 % in Mar 2023. Unemployment : 45 to 54 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.600 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : 55 to 64 Years
Unemployment : 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 1.700 % in Mar 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.400 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : 55 to 64 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.550 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.700 % in Mar 2023 and a record low of 1.400 % in Dec 2022. Unemployment : 55 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.700 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : Female
Unemployment : Female data was reported at 4.000 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.900 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 71.400 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.800 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of 68.700 % in Dec 2023. Unemployment : Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.000 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : Male
Unemployment : Male data was reported at 2.500 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.300 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.900 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.300 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 2.500 % in Mar 2023. Unemployment : Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.500 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : Rural
Unemployment : Rural data was reported at 2.400 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.200 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : Rural data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.800 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.200 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 2.400 % in Mar 2023. Unemployment : Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.400 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Unemployment : Urban
Unemployment : Urban data was reported at 2.400 % in Mar 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.800 % for Dec 2022. Unemployment : Urban data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.600 % from Dec 2022 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.800 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 2.400 % in Mar 2023. Unemployment : Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G002: Labour Force Statistics: New Methodology.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.400 Mar 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 |
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Working Age Population
Working Age Population data was reported at 122,049,400.000 Person in Dec 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 116,871,186.000 Person for Jun 2020. Working Age Population data is updated quarterly, averaging 109,015,323.000 Person from Dec 2014 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 122,049,400.000 Person in Dec 2020 and a record low of 101,769,739.000 Person in Dec 2014. Working Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G005: Labour Force Statistics (Discontinued).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 122,049,400.000 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 2014 - Dec 2020 |
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Working Age Population: Not in Labour Force
Working Age Population: Not in Labour Force data was reported at 52,373,932.000 Person in Dec 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 36,579,292.000 Person for Jun 2020. Working Age Population: Not in Labour Force data is updated quarterly, averaging 27,401,958.500 Person from Dec 2014 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52,373,932.000 Person in Dec 2020 and a record low of 24,801,769.000 Person in Jun 2018. Working Age Population: Not in Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.G005: Labour Force Statistics (Discontinued).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 52,373,932.000 Dec 2020 | quarterly | Dec 2014 - Dec 2020 |