Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 79.81 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Nigeria, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 79.81 for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Nigeria peaked at 80.6 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 74.78, in 2020.
Nigeria ranks 6th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 79.23 | — |
| 1992 | 79.87 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 80.06 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 80.55 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 80.6 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 80.5 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 80.48 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 80.39 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 80.27 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 80.08 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 79.94 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 79.9 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 79.67 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 79.48 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 79.11 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 78.89 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 78.69 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 78.51 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 78.45 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 78.24 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 78.06 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 78.01 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 77.84 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 77.61 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 77.45 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 77.21 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 76.98 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 76.85 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 76.78 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 74.78 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 75.81 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 78.16 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 80.02 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 80.05 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 79.99 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 79.91 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 79.81 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 80.22 | 79.23 | 80.6 | 9 |
| 2000s | 79.27 | 78.45 | 80.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.5 | 76.78 | 78.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.57 | 74.78 | 80.05 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 3 Madagascar 82.97 compare
- 4 Tanzania, United Republic of 82.38 compare
- 5 Cambodia 82.17 compare
- 7 Niger 79.66 compare
- 8 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 79.21 compare
- 9 Uganda 77.97 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-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Nigeria?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Nigeria was 79.81 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 80.6 in 1995.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.78 in 2020.
- How does Nigeria rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.