Nigeria Unemployment Rate 1991-2022
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Nigeria unemployment rate for 2020 was 9.01%, a 0.48% increase from 2019.
- Nigeria unemployment rate for 2019 was 8.53%, a 0.08% increase from 2018.
- Nigeria unemployment rate for 2018 was 8.45%, a 0.06% increase from 2017.
- Nigeria unemployment rate for 2017 was 8.39%, a 1.33% increase from 2016.
Nigeria Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2020 |
9.01% |
0.48% |
2019 |
8.53% |
0.08% |
2018 |
8.45% |
0.06% |
2017 |
8.39% |
1.33% |
2016 |
7.06% |
2.75% |
2015 |
4.31% |
-0.25% |
2014 |
4.56% |
0.86% |
2013 |
3.70% |
-0.04% |
2012 |
3.74% |
-0.03% |
2011 |
3.77% |
0.00% |
2010 |
3.77% |
0.02% |
2009 |
3.75% |
0.16% |
2008 |
3.59% |
-0.03% |
2007 |
3.62% |
-0.07% |
2006 |
3.69% |
-0.08% |
2005 |
3.77% |
-0.04% |
2004 |
3.81% |
-0.03% |
2003 |
3.84% |
-0.01% |
2002 |
3.85% |
0.03% |
2001 |
3.82% |
-0.01% |
2000 |
3.83% |
-0.02% |
1999 |
3.85% |
0.02% |
1998 |
3.83% |
0.00% |
1997 |
3.83% |
0.00% |
1996 |
3.83% |
0.00% |
1995 |
3.83% |
0.00% |
1994 |
3.83% |
0.02% |
1993 |
3.81% |
0.06% |
1992 |
3.75% |
0.04% |
1991 |
3.71% |
0.04% |