How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Nigeria?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Africa vs Nigeria: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Africa

352,769

in 2027

Nigeria

26,298

in 2027

Africa rank

19th

Nigeria rank

18th

Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Africa
Nigeria

How they compare

Africa currently reports 352,769 against 26,298 in Nigeria, a difference of 326,471.

That makes Africa's figure about 13.4 times Nigeria's.

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

Africa ranks 19th and Nigeria ranks 18th of 87 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Africa	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
1990s	128,971	10,098	118,873	Africa
2000s	174,145	14,206	159,939	Africa
2010s	240,565	20,039	220,526	Africa
2020s	323,703	24,781	298,923	Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Africa or Nigeria?: Africa, at 352,769 against 26,298 in Nigeria as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Africa and Nigeria?: 326,471, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Nigeria?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Africa and Nigeria rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Africa ranks 19th and Nigeria ranks 18th of 87 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the 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: Persons outside the 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: 24 August 2026

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. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.