Average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector in Nigeria
Nigeria: Average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector was 41.75 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector in Nigeria, 2011–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector in Nigeria stood at 41.75.
The figure is down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector in Nigeria peaked at 44.56 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 40.36, in 2016.
That places Nigeria 16th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 44.56 | — |
| 2013 | 43.92 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 40.36 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 42.64 | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 41.75 | -2.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 41.75 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.08, 99% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 41.75 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.41, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.87 | 40.36 | 44.56 | 4 |
| 2020s | 41.75 | 41.75 | 41.75 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More work & labour data for Nigeria
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0025 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0591 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3624 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 287,130 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 123,508 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 237,227 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 239,521 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 476,748 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector in Nigeria?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector in Nigeria was 41.75 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 44.56 in 2011.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.36 in 2016.
- How does Nigeria rank for average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector?
- Nigeria ranks 16th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked per person in the public sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Data on hours of work are presented, whenever possible, on the basis of the average number of hours of work per week, and with reference to hours worked in the main (paid) job regardless of working time arrangements (e.g. full-time and part-time). For more information, refer to the Worker and Sector Profiles (PROF) database description.