Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Niger

Niger: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 25.46 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
25.46
Change on year
up 12.3%
World rank
72nd
of 94 countries
All-time high
90.19
in 2017
All-time low
15.27
in 2011
Years of data
6
2011–2022

Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Niger, 2011–2022

204060801002011201620222011: 15.32012: 45.52014: 15.72017: 90.22019: 22.72022: 25.5

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Niger is 25.46, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 12.3% on the previous year and down 44.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Niger peaked at 90.19 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 15.27, in 2011.

That places Niger 72nd out of 94 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Niger, year by year

Annual values for Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Niger, 2011 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2011 15.27
2012 45.46 +197.6%
2014 15.68 -65.5%
2017 90.19 +475.2%
2019 22.67 -74.9%
2022 25.46 +12.3%

Niger compared with similar countries

  • Niger's 25.46 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 348.04, 7% of the median. (10 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 37.86 15.27 90.19 5
2020s 25.46 25.46 25.46 1

Countries ranked near Niger

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  2. 70 Hong Kong 35.82 compare
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  4. 73 Jamaica 24.98 compare
  5. 74 Lithuania 24.98 compare
  6. 75 Bulgaria 24.92 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Niger?
Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Niger was 25.46 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Niger?
The highest recorded value was 90.19 in 2017.
What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 15.27 in 2011.
How does Niger rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Niger ranks 72nd out of 94 countries with data for 2022.
Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.0%. 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 Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
94 places, 2,090 data points, 1976–2025
Last refreshed

With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. 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 Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.