Average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 in Nigeria
Nigeria: Average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 was 37.15 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
37.15
Change on year
down 28.2%
World rank
63rd
of 86 countries
All-time high
51.75
in 2015
All-time low
35.59
in 2010
Years of data
6
2003–2018
Average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 in Nigeria, 2003–2018
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 37.15 for average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 in 2018.
The figure is down 28.2% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 in Nigeria peaked at 51.75 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 35.59, in 2010.
That places Nigeria 63rd out of 86 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 39.42 | — |
| 2009 | 38.49 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 35.59 | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 37.37 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 51.75 | +38.5% |
| 2018 | 37.15 | -28.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.95 | 38.49 | 39.42 | 2 |
| 2010s | 40.47 | 35.59 | 51.75 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 in Nigeria?
- Average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 in Nigeria was 37.15 in 2018, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 51.75 in 2015.
- What is the lowest average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.59 in 2010.
- How does Nigeria rank for average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64?
- Nigeria ranks 63rd out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64 rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Average age of workers in the agricultural sector, aged 15-64, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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