Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.1%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+0.6%
2024 → 2025
Record High
5.7%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
3.0%
Recorded in 2024
10-Year Average
4.4%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Nigeria's unemployment rate of 3.06% is relatively low compared to other countries, indicating a strong labor market. This low rate may be due to various factors such as government initiatives and a growing economy. However, it is essential to consider other factors like underemployment and informal employment to get a comprehensive picture of the labor market.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.1% | 0.0% | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 3.0% | 0.0% | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | 0.8% | -19.7% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | 1.6% | -29.2% |
| 2021 | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | 0.5% | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 5.2% | 0.1% | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 5.1% | 0.2% | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | 0.3% | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 4.5% | 0.4% | +8.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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