Nigeria accounted for 2% of the global labour force

As of 2023, the global labour force has expanded to an estimated 3.63 billion, driven by population booms in key regions.

China and India lead with a combined 1.37 billion people 15+ active in the workforce.

Nigeria ranks 7th with 76 million, following the US, Indonesia, Brazil, and Pakistan.

Source:

World Bank

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