Central African Republic vs Nigeria: Male labor force participation rate
Central African Republic
82.8%
in 2025
Nigeria
84.3%
in 2025
Central African Republic rank
17th
Nigeria rank
14th
Male labor force participation rate over time
- Central African Republic
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 84.3% against 82.8% in Central African Republic, a difference of 1.5%.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 17th and Nigeria ranks 14th of 186 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79.3% | 90.0% | 10.7% | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 79.3% | 87.8% | 8.5% | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 81.6% | 85.8% | 4.2% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 82.4% | 84.4% | 2.1% | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male labor force participation rate, Central African Republic or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 84.3% against 82.8% in Central African Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in male labor force participation rate between Central African Republic and Nigeria?
- 1.5%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Nigeria?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Nigeria rank globally for male labor force participation rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 17th and Nigeria ranks 14th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Male labor force participation rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the male working-age population (ages 15 and over) who are economically active (employed or unemployed).