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Niger Annual Unemployment Rate

Niger's annual unemployment rate fell to 0.36% in 2024, down from 0.42% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.06% from the previous year. Niger has the 3rd lowest annual unemployment rate. Other bottom countries are Qatar, Cambodia, Thailand and Burundi.

Yearly Historical Data (1991-2024)

(in %)
Year Annual Unemployment Rate (%)
2024 0.36%
2023 0.42%
2022 0.42%
2021 0.78%
2020 0.59%
2019 0.53%
2018 0.54%
2017 0.55%
2016 0.55%
2015 0.55%
2014 0.52%
2013 1.4%
2012 2.18%
2011 0.32%
2010 0.72%
2009 1.21%
2008 1.59%
2007 2.03%
2006 2.54%
2005 3.1%
2004 2.75%
2003 2.16%
2002 1.81%
2001 1.47%
2000 1.43%
1999 1.39%
1998 1.39%
1997 1.5%
1996 1.5%
1995 1.5%
1994 1.5%
1993 1.54%
1992 1.57%
1991 1.58%
Niger Annual Unemployment Rate : Definition
Annual Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of Niger's labor force that is looking for work but does not have a job.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Female Labor Force Rate 60.22% 60.41% 2024