Cameroon vs Niger: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Cameroon
12,086
in 2027
Niger
12,971
in 2027
Cameroon rank
52nd
Niger rank
49th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Cameroon
  • Niger
4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k12.0k199020082027

How they compare

Niger currently reports 12,971 against 12,086 in Cameroon, a difference of 885.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times Cameroon's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Cameroon ahead.

Cameroon ranks 52nd and Niger ranks 49th of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 3 and Niger in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Niger Difference Ahead
1990s 5,744 4,035 1,709 Cameroon
2000s 7,663 5,562 2,101 Cameroon
2010s 9,124 7,484 1,640 Cameroon
2020s 10,987 11,187 200.02 Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Cameroon or Niger?
Niger, at 12,971 against 12,086 in Cameroon as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Cameroon and Niger?
885, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Niger?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Cameroon and Niger rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Cameroon ranks 52nd and Niger ranks 49th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.