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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 NEET is defined as the percentage of youth (15-24 years old) who are not in employment and not in education or training
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

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 8.6.1: Proportion of youth (aged 15–24 years) not in education, employment or training
Target

Target 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
Metadata update

2025-03-28
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

International Labour Organization (ILO)
Related indicators

8.5.2

Source 1

Organisation

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
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