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

5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2019.

Where does this data come from?

Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Nigeria vs Uganda: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages) … national

Nigeria

5.4%

in 2024

Uganda

5.2%

in 2021

Nigeria rank

138th

Uganda rank

139th

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages) … national over time

Nigeria
Uganda

How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 5.4% against 5.2% in Uganda, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Uganda's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.

Nigeria ranks 138th and Uganda ranks 139th of 160 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24), Nigeria or Uganda?: Nigeria, at 5.4% against 5.2% in Uganda as of 2024.
What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between Nigeria and Uganda?: 0.2%, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Uganda?: 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2019.
How do Nigeria and Uganda rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?: Nigeria ranks 138th and Uganda ranks 139th of 160 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate)
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 190 places, 4,214 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 12 November 2026

Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.