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Nigeria Female Labor Force Rate

Nigeria's female labor force rate fell to 80.71% in 2024, down from 80.77% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.06% from the previous year. Nigeria has the 3rd highest female labor force rate. Other top countries are Madagascar, Solomon Islands, Tanzania and Burundi.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 80.71%
2023 80.77%
2022 77.06%
2021 77.08%
2020 77.1%
2019 77.03%
2018 77.03%
2017 77.02%
2016 76.99%
2015 76.93%
2014 76.93%
2013 76.99%
2012 77.06%
2011 77.08%
2010 77.13%
2009 77.21%
2008 77.3%
2007 77.37%
2006 77.44%
2005 77.5%
2004 77.57%
2003 77.69%
2002 77.78%
2001 78.02%
2000 78.08%
1999 78.13%
1998 78.1%
1997 78.11%
1996 78.12%
1995 78.15%
1994 78.1%
1993 78.02%
1992 77.93%
1991 77.98%
1990 77.94%
Nigeria Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Nigeria aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 2.99% 3.07% 2024
Unemployment Rate 4.3% 5.3% Jun'24