Nigeria Lowest Youth Unemployment
5.09%
The lowest youth unemployment in Nigeria was 5.09% in 2024. The top 5 years were: 2024 (5.09%), 2023 (5.13%), 2025 (5.34%), 2022 (6.02%), 2002 (7.22%).
Top 5 Lowest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.34% | +0.25pp | 28th |
| 2024 | 5.09% | −0.04pp | 26th |
| 2023 | 5.13% | −0.89pp | 28th |
| 2022 | 6.02% | −2.97pp | 28th |
| 2015 | 8.46% | +0.41pp | 46th |
| 2014 | 8.04% | +0.33pp | 45th |
| 2013 | 7.71% | −0.15pp | 44th |
| 2012 | 7.86% | −0.04pp | 43rd |
| 2011 | 7.90% | +0.04pp | 42nd |
| 2010 | 7.86% | +0.02pp | 44th |
| 2009 | 7.84% | −0.09pp | 44th |
| 2008 | 7.92% | +0.06pp | 49th |
| 2007 | 7.86% | +0.17pp | 51st |
| 2006 | 7.69% | +0.15pp | 44th |
| 2005 | 7.54% | +0.31pp | 40th |
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