Ireland vs Nigeria: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment

Ireland
12.11
in 2027
Nigeria
11.89
in 2027
Ireland rank
76th
Nigeria rank
79th

LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment over time

  • Ireland
  • Nigeria
510152025200520162027

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 12.11 against 11.89 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.22.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Nigeria ahead.

Ireland ranks 76th and Nigeria ranks 79th of 188 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 9.11 13.16 4.05 Nigeria
2010s 17.78 13.71 4.07 Ireland
2020s 11.71 12.88 1.17 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment, Ireland or Nigeria?
Ireland, at 12.11 against 11.89 in Nigeria as of 2027.
What is the difference in lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment between Ireland and Nigeria?
0.22, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Nigeria?
23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do Ireland and Nigeria rank globally for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
Ireland ranks 76th and Nigeria ranks 79th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.