Least developed countries vs Nigeria: Own-account workers, total
Least developed countries
44.6%
in 2016
Nigeria
71.2%
in 2016
Least developed countries rank
7th
Nigeria rank
6th
Own-account workers, total over time
- Least developed countries
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 71.2% against 44.6% in Least developed countries, a difference of 26.6%.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.6 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 7th and Nigeria ranks 6th of 25 groups.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52.3% | 69.9% | 17.7% | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 47.3% | 72.6% | 25.3% | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 45.4% | 69.8% | 24.4% | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher own-account workers, total, Least developed countries or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 71.2% against 44.6% in Least developed countries as of 2016.
- What is the difference in own-account workers, total between Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 26.6%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2016.
- How do Least developed countries and Nigeria rank globally for own-account workers, total?
- Least developed countries ranks 7th and Nigeria ranks 6th of 25 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Own-account workers, total (% of total employment). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.