Mexico vs Nigeria: Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64
Mexico
44.55 million
in 2020
Nigeria
62.41 million
in 2018
Mexico rank
9th
Nigeria rank
6th
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 over time
- Mexico
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 62.41 million against 44.55 million in Mexico, a difference of 17.87 million.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.4 times Mexico's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 9th and Nigeria ranks 6th of 106 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.54 million | 36.68 million | 1.15 million | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 39.29 million | 49.43 million | 10.14 million | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64, Mexico or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 62.41 million against 44.55 million in Mexico as of 2018.
- What is the difference in total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 between Mexico and Nigeria?
- 17.87 million, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Nigeria?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2018.
- How do Mexico and Nigeria rank globally for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64?
- Mexico ranks 9th and Nigeria ranks 6th of 106 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.