Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate was -1.58 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1992–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded -1.58 % change on previous year for employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of up 73.6% on the previous year and up 45.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 0.4231 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -6 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Nigeria 96th out of 186 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -0.4727 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -0.3003 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1994 | -0.3889 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 1995 | -0.3752 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1996 | -0.6504 % change on previous year | +73.4% |
| 1997 | -0.7524 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1998 | -0.9897 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 1999 | -1.05 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2000 | -1.6 % change on previous year | +52.1% |
| 2001 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2002 | -0.9105 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 2003 | -2.14 % change on previous year | +135.0% |
| 2004 | -2.76 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2005 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 2006 | -1.56 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 2007 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2008 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2009 | -1.58 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2010 | -2.12 % change on previous year | +34.5% |
| 2011 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2012 | -2.67 % change on previous year | +43.8% |
| 2013 | -2.9 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2014 | -0.2831 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 2015 | 0.045 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2016 | 0.4231 % change on previous year | +840.9% |
| 2017 | 0.3768 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0926 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 2019 | -0.0288 % change on previous year | -131.1% |
| 2020 | -1.53 % change on previous year | +5215.0% |
| 2021 | -2.41 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 2022 | -6 % change on previous year | +149.1% |
| 2023 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -73.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.6226 % change on previous year | -1.05 % change on previous year | -0.3003 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -1.64 % change on previous year | -2.76 % change on previous year | -0.9105 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8917 % change on previous year | -2.9 % change on previous year | 0.4231 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.88 % change on previous year | -6 % change on previous year | -1.53 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 93 Liberia -1.49 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Libya -1.49 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Kuwait -1.52 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Colombia -1.59 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Kenya -1.61 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Eswatini -1.63 % change on previous year compare
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 employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate in Nigeria was -1.58 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4231 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -6 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Nigeria rank for employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 96th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment in agri vs urban pop, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment in agriculture vs. urban population ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment in agri vs urban pop. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.