Niger Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Niger's labor force participation was 79.74% in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
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.
Niger’s labor force participation rate has risen modestly over the 36‑year series, moving from 78.89 % in 1990 to a record high of 79.74 % in 2025, which also represents the nation’s all‑time peak and places it ninth globally. The upward trajectory was interrupted by a trough of 72.44 % in 2019, after which participation rebounded steadily, reflecting expanding informal employment and gradual improvements in demographic inclusion. Compared with its closest peers, Niger trails Uganda’s 80.03 % and exceeds Mozambique’s 78.71 %, suggesting that regional labor market dynamics are broadly convergent yet still differentiated by policy environments and sectoral structures. The sustained climb since the 2019 low points to continued engagement of working‑age adults, though the margin for further gains remains limited given the already high base. Future shifts in agricultural productivity, education outcomes, and investment in formal job creation will be pivotal in determining whether Niger can maintain its incremental rise or encounter a plateau.
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}
}