Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Nigeria
Nigeria: Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below was 43.8 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
43.8
Change on year
down 10.1%
World rank
15th
of 81 countries
All-time high
48.71
in 2015
All-time low
42.51
in 2003
Years of data
5
2003–2018
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Nigeria, 2003–2018
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2018, average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Nigeria stood at 43.8.
The figure is down 10.1% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Nigeria peaked at 48.71 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 42.51, in 2003.
Nigeria ranks 15th of 81 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 42.51 | — |
| 2010 | 47.79 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 43.12 | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 48.71 | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 43.8 | -10.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 43.8 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 43.8, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 43.8 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.02, 1.1× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.51 | 42.51 | 42.51 | 1 |
| 2010s | 45.85 | 43.12 | 48.71 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
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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 weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Nigeria?
- Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Nigeria was 43.8 in 2018, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 48.71 in 2015.
- What is the lowest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.51 in 2003.
- How does Nigeria rank for average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below?
- Nigeria ranks 15th out of 81 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. 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 weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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