This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.
| Definition and concepts |
The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the total number of unemployed (for a country or a specific group of workers) by the corresponding labour force, which itself is the sum of the total persons employed and unemployed in the group. Persons in unemployment are defined as all those of working age who were not in employment, carried out activities to seek employment during a specified recent period and were currently available to take up employment given a job opportunity. |
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| Data sources |
Nigeria Labour Force Survey (NLFS) |
| Data providers |
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) |
| Data last updated | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Metadata last updated | Apr 22, 2025 |