Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 123,342 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Nigeria, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Nigeria stood at 123,342. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Nigeria peaked at 123,342 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 43,426, in 1990.
Nigeria ranks 5th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43,426 | — |
| 1991 | 45,040 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 46,738 | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 48,406 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 50,215 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 51,814 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 53,211 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 54,708 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 56,232 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 57,821 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 59,282 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 60,772 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 62,236 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 63,694 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 65,217 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 66,741 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 68,317 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 69,976 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 71,669 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 73,499 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 75,285 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 77,225 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 79,317 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 81,304 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 83,459 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 85,774 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 88,257 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 90,905 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 93,616 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 96,336 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 97,042 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 100,887 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 105,269 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 110,075 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 113,321 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 116,581 | +2.9% |
| 2026 | 119,928 | +2.9% |
| 2027 | 123,342 | +2.8% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 123,342 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,208, 23.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 123,342 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,524, 18.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,761 | 43,426 | 57,821 | 10 |
| 2000s | 66,140 | 59,282 | 73,499 | 10 |
| 2010s | 85,148 | 75,285 | 96,336 | 10 |
| 2020s | 110,806 | 97,042 | 123,342 | 8 |
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 labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Nigeria?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Nigeria was 123,342 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 123,342 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,426 in 1990.
- How does Nigeria rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Nigeria ranks 5th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (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 labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.