Own-account workers, total in Nigeria
Nigeria: Own-account workers, total was 71.2% in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
71.2%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
6th
of 186 countries
All-time high
76.4%
in 2002
All-time low
66.9%
in 1992
Years of data
26
1991–2016
Own-account workers, total in Nigeria, 1991–2016
Source: World Bank. Measured in % of total employment.
Analysis
The most recent figure for own-account workers, total in Nigeria is 71.2%, measured in 2016.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, own-account workers, total in Nigeria peaked at 76.4% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 66.9%, in 1992.
Nigeria ranks 6th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Own-account workers, total in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % of total employment | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 68.2% | — |
| 1992 | 66.9% | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 69.3% | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 69.2% | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 70.5% | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 71.0% | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 70.6% | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 72.6% | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 71.0% | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 68.8% | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 71.3% | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 76.4% | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 75.0% | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 73.0% | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 73.1% | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 70.9% | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 71.6% | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 72.9% | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 72.9% | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 71.6% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 69.2% | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 68.6% | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 67.8% | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 68.9% | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 71.2% | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 71.2% | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69.9% | 66.9% | 72.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 72.6% | 68.8% | 76.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.8% | 67.8% | 71.6% | 7 |
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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 own-account workers, total in Nigeria?
- Own-account workers, total in Nigeria was 71.2% in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest own-account workers, total recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 76.4% in 2002.
- What is the lowest own-account workers, total recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.9% in 1992.
- How does Nigeria rank for own-account workers, total?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 186 countries with data for 2016.
- Is own-account workers, total rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Own-account workers, total (% of total employment). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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