Nigeria Lowest Labor Force Participation
79.31%
The lowest labor force participation in Nigeria was 79.31% in 2020. The top 5 years were: 2020 (79.31%), 2021 (80.14%), 2014 (80.77%), 2015 (80.79%), 2016 (80.84%).
Top 5 Lowest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.14% | +0.83pp | 6th |
| 2020 | 79.31% | −1.69pp | 7th |
| 2022 | 81.27% | +1.13pp | 7th |
| 2019 | 81.00% | +0.05pp | 7th |
| 2018 | 80.96% | +0.06pp | 7th |
| 2017 | 80.89% | +0.05pp | 7th |
| 2016 | 80.84% | +0.05pp | 7th |
| 2015 | 80.79% | +0.03pp | 6th |
| 2014 | 80.77% | −0.08pp | 6th |
| 2013 | 80.84% | −0.21pp | 7th |
| 2012 | 81.06% | −0.06pp | 7th |
| 2011 | 81.12% | −0.16pp | 8th |
| 2010 | 81.28% | −0.23pp | 8th |
| 2009 | 81.52% | −0.09pp | 8th |
| 2025 | 82.52% | −0.05pp | 5th |
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