Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Niger
Niger: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 0.421 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Niger, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Niger is 0.421, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Niger peaked at 3.1 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.316, in 2011.
Niger ranks 186th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.59 | — |
| 1992 | 1.57 | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 1.54 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 1.5 | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 1.49 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 1.5 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 1.5 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 1.38 | -8.1% |
| 1999 | 1.39 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 1.43 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 1.47 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 1.81 | +23.0% |
| 2003 | 2.15 | +18.6% |
| 2004 | 2.75 | +28.3% |
| 2005 | 3.1 | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 2.53 | -18.5% |
| 2007 | 2.02 | -20.1% |
| 2008 | 1.58 | -21.6% |
| 2009 | 1.21 | -23.7% |
| 2010 | 0.718 | -40.6% |
| 2011 | 0.316 | -56.0% |
| 2012 | 2.18 | +588.9% |
| 2013 | 1.4 | -35.6% |
| 2014 | 0.524 | -62.6% |
| 2015 | 0.556 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 0.55 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 0.556 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 0.536 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 0.531 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 0.591 | +11.3% |
| 2021 | 0.806 | +36.4% |
| 2022 | 0.403 | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 0.407 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 0.376 | -7.6% |
| 2025 | 0.394 | +4.8% |
| 2026 | 0.408 | +3.6% |
| 2027 | 0.421 | +3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.5 | 1.38 | 1.59 | 9 |
| 2000s | 2 | 1.21 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7865 | 0.316 | 2.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4758 | 0.376 | 0.806 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More work & labour data for Niger
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3492 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4172 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 5.26 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 19,464 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 48,989 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 45,615 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,204 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 90,819 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Niger?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Niger was 0.421 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 3.1 in 2005.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.316 in 2011.
- How does Niger rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Niger ranks 186th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment rate (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 unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.