G20 vs Nigeria: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

G20
3.10 million
in 2027
Nigeria
123,342
in 2027
G20 rank
2nd
Nigeria rank
5th

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • G20
  • Nigeria
01.0M2.0M3.0M199020082027

How they compare

G20 currently reports 3.10 million against 123,342 in Nigeria, a difference of 2.98 million.

That makes G20's figure about 25.1 times Nigeria's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, G20 has been ahead every year.

G20 ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 5th of 87 groups.

G20 has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade G20 Nigeria Difference Ahead
1990s 2.08 million 50,761 2.03 million G20
2000s 2.42 million 66,140 2.36 million G20
2010s 2.71 million 85,148 2.62 million G20
2020s 2.98 million 110,806 2.87 million G20

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), G20 or Nigeria?
G20, at 3.10 million against 123,342 in Nigeria as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between G20 and Nigeria?
2.98 million, with G20 ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for G20 and Nigeria?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do G20 and Nigeria rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
G20 ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 5th of 87 groups.
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.