Niger Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Niger's labor force participation stood at 79.74% in 2025, a rise of +0.18pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.92% by 2026. Niger ranked 9th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 82.20% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 81.56% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 80.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.74% | +0.18pp | #9 |
| 2024 | 79.56% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2023 | 79.56% | −0.05pp | #9 |
| 2022 | 79.61% | +3.10pp | #9 |
| 2021 | 76.52% | +2.37pp | #14 |
| 2020 | 74.14% | +1.71pp | #17 |
| 2019 | 72.44% | −0.23pp | #25 |
| 2018 | 72.67% | −0.23pp | #24 |
| 2017 | 72.89% | −0.23pp | #23 |
| 2016 | 73.12% | −0.22pp | #24 |
| 2015 | 73.34% | −0.22pp | #24 |
| 2014 | 73.57% | −2.10pp | #22 |
| 2013 | 75.67% | −1.98pp | #18 |
| 2012 | 77.65% | −1.87pp | #13 |
| 2011 | 79.52% | +0.02pp | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's labor force participation was 79.74% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Niger's labor force participation peaked at 79.74% in 2025.
The lowest labor force participation in Niger was 72.44% in 2019.
Niger ranks 9th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's labor force participation is projected to reach 80.92% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Niger in 2025 was 79.74%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_labor-force-participation,
title = {Niger Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}