The number of unemployed persons in Nigeria increased to 23187 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2020 from 21765 Thousand in the second quarter of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Nigeria averaged 13297.50 Thousand from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23187.00 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2020 and a record low of 4672.00 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2014. source: National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 75.70 75.40 percent Dec 2024
Minimum Wages 70000.00 70000.00 NGN/Month Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.90 4.60 percent Dec 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 6.50 8.40 percent Jun 2024


Nigeria Unemployed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
23187.00 21765.00 23187.00 4672.00 2014 - 2020 Thousand Quarterly
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