Asia and the Pacific vs Nigeria: Employment
Asia and the Pacific
2.04 million
in 2025
Nigeria
93,101
in 2024
Asia and the Pacific rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
6th
Employment over time
- Asia and the Pacific
- Nigeria
How they compare
Asia and the Pacific currently reports 2.04 million against 93,101 in Nigeria, a difference of 1.94 million.
That makes Asia and the Pacific's figure about 21.9 times Nigeria's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Asia and the Pacific has been ahead every year.
Asia and the Pacific ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 6th of 85 groups.
Asia and the Pacific has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Asia and the Pacific | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.65 million | 40,982 | 1.61 million | Asia and the Pacific |
| 2010s | 1.83 million | 59,553 | 1.77 million | Asia and the Pacific |
| 2020s | 1.99 million | 79,067 | 1.92 million | Asia and the Pacific |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Asia and the Pacific or Nigeria?
- Asia and the Pacific, at 2.04 million against 93,101 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Asia and the Pacific and Nigeria?
- 1.94 million, with Asia and the Pacific ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Asia and the Pacific and Nigeria?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
- How do Asia and the Pacific and Nigeria rank globally for employment?
- Asia and the Pacific ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 6th of 85 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.