Nigeria unemployment rate


Nigeria unemployment rate: 5 (19.05%)
Last Update: June 30, 2021

Nigeria unemployment rate closed down 5 as of June 30, 2021 from 4.2 from the previous month and 13.9 from last year.


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Nigeria unemployment rate

Date Values
2021-06-30 5
2021-03-31 4.2
2020-12-31 5.3
2020-06-30 27.1
2018-09-30 23.1
2018-06-30 22.7
2018-03-31 21.8
2017-12-31 20.4
2017-09-30 18.8
2017-06-30 16.2
2017-03-31 14.4
2016-12-31 14.2
2016-09-30 13.9
2016-06-30 13.3
2016-03-31 12.1
2015-12-31 10.4
2015-09-30 9.9
2015-06-30 8.2
2015-03-31 7.5
2014-12-31 6.4


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Indicator Symbol Actual Previous M/M% Y/Y% Trend Slope Percentile Update
unemployment rate ng.unemploymentrate 5 4.2 19 -64 Down Down 0 2021-06-30

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What is the Nigeria unemployment rate

Welcome to our webpage showcasing the unemployment rate in Nigeria. Here, you will find comprehensive and up-to-date information on the current and historical trends of unemployment in Nigeria, along with insightful analytics, charts, and signals.

But first, let's understand what the unemployment rate represents and how it should be interpreted. The unemployment rate is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment. It serves as a reflection of the health of an economy, as it indicates the level of available job opportunities and the efficiency of the labor market.

Interpreting the unemployment rate requires considering both the numerical value and the context surrounding it. For example, a high unemployment rate generally signifies economic distress, as a significant portion of the labor force is unable to find employment. Conversely, a low unemployment rate suggests a healthy economy with ample job opportunities.

It's important to remember that the unemployment rate is just one measure of the labor market's health and should be interpreted in conjunction with other economic indicators. Additionally, variations in the participation rate (the percentage of working-age individuals in the labor force) can influence the unemployment rate, so it's crucial to analyze these components together for a more accurate understanding.

On our webpage, you'll have access to various charts and analytics that visually represent the unemployment rate in Nigeria. These graphs will display the historical data, allowing you to identify long-term trends, seasonal patterns, and potential turning points. Utilizing these visuals can help you gather insights into the dynamics of Nigeria's labor market.

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Nigeria Financial Markets

Market Symbol Last Mom Trend Exh RSI 1D% 1W% 1M% 1Y%
NSE All Share ALLSHARE 71230.5 1 1 1.60129 74.6549 0.0025 0.00165 0.06098 0.61846
Nigeria ETF NGE 7.75 -0.5 -1 -1.59522 38.6064 0.0144 0.02513 -0.07468 0.053
Nigerian Naira US Dollar (NGN/USD) NGNUSD 788.33 0 1 1.11221 50.9669 0.00169 -0.00211 0.02176 0.78683
Nigeria 10-year bond yield NG.10Y 15.433 1 1 2.13446 67.3937 0.00823 0.03251 0.04944 0.07525
Nigeria 2-Year Bond Yield NG.2Y 15.147 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigeria Yield Curve NG.YC 0.784 -1 -1 -3.5335 29.4427 -0.73442 -0.69706 -0.59017 -0.72179
Nigeria Macroeconomic Indicators

Indicator Symbol Actual Previous M/M% Y/Y% Trend Slope Percentile Update
balance of trade ng.balanceoftrade 1741090 -653831 -366 -2746 UP UP 3 2023-07-31
business confidence ng.bizconfidence -15.2 -1.5 913 -152 Down Down 32 2020-12-01
capacity utilization ng.caputilization 54.9 56.4 -3 37 UP UP 0 2023-06-30
cash reserve ratio ng.cashreserveratio 45 45 0 38 UP UP 99 2024-02-29
composite pmi ng.comppmi 51.1 52.7 -3 21 Down UP 97 2024-03-31
consumer confidence ng.consconfidence -14.8 -21.2 -30 -1580 Down Down 0 2020-12-31
consumer price index cpi ng.cpi 701.9 681.4 3 33 UP UP 100 2024-03-31
core inflation rate ng.coreinflationrate 25.39 24.67 3 35 UP UP 92 2024-02-29
current account ng.currentaccount 3280 2870 14 -200 UP UP 23 2023-06-30
current account to gdp ng.currentaccountgdp -0.3 -0.5 -40 -110 Down Down 0 2023-01-31
deposit interest rate ng.depositrate 7.68 7.95 -3 69 UP UP 86 2023-06-30
exports ng.exports 3026630 1878040 61 44 UP UP 72 2023-02-28
external debt ng.externaldebt 41594.5 43159.2 -4 30 UP UP 0 2023-09-30
fiscal expenditure ng.fiscalexp 4040.18 4175.35 -3 90 UP UP 0 2023-09-30
foreign exchange reserves ng.fxreserves 34260 33520 2 -4 UP Down 72 2024-03-31
gdp ng.gdp 472.62 440.84 7 17 UP UP 0 2023-01-31
Real GDP ng.realgdp 21773300 19442300 12 11 UP UP 53 2023-12-31
gdp growth ng.gdpgrowth 12 9.7 24 -1600 UP UP 0 2023-12-31
gdp growth annual ng.gdpgrowthan 3.46 2.54 36 3045 UP UP 100 2023-12-31
gold reserves ng.goldres 21.37 21.46 0 0 Down Down 51 2021-06-30
government budget ng.govbudget -6.1 -5 22 336 Down Down 0 2024-01-31
Government budget ng.govbudgetvalue -2347.16 -2665.26 -12 88 Down Down 0 2023-09-30
government debt to gdp ng.govdebtgdp 38.8 38 2 123 UP UP 0 2023-01-31
government revenues ng.govrev 1693.02 1510.09 12 70 UP UP 0 2023-09-30
imports ng.imports 1285540 2531870 -49 -37 Down Down 3 2023-02-28
industrial production ng.indproduction -9.7 15.2 -164 31 Down Down 0 2023-06-30
interest rate ng.interestrate 18.75 18.5 1 34 UP UP 85 2023-07-25
lending rate ng.lendingrate 13.85 14.07 -2 14 UP UP 91 2023-06-30
manufacturing pmi ng.manpmi 42.8 49.4 -13 -16 Down Down 18 2023-06-30
money supply m0 ng.msm0 3693570 3650500 1 276 UP UP 100 2024-02-29
money supply m1 ng.msm1 30277200 31158900 -3 44 UP UP 90 2024-02-29
money supply m2 ng.msm2 93968500 92843000 1 78 UP UP 98 2024-02-29
services pmi ng.servpmi 51.1 52.7 -3 3 UP UP 60 2023-06-30
unemployment rate ng.unemploymentrate 5 4.2 19 -64 Down Down 0 2021-06-30
youth unemployment rate ng.ytunemploymentrate 8.6 7.2 19 -66 Down Down 0 2021-09-30