Nigeria’s Top 10 States with the Highest Unemployment Rates

The image shows a bar chart of the Unemployed Population in Nigeria by State, presenting the top 10 Nigerian states with the highest number of unemployed individuals. The chart is a clear visual representation of unemployment disparities across different regions.

Nigeria’s Top 10 States with the Highest Unemployment Rates

• Kano State ranks highest with approximately 447,970 unemployed individuals, indicating significant labor market challenges in one of Nigeria’s most populous states.
• Rivers State follows closely with 408,090 unemployed people, reflecting a high level of joblessness despite its strong presence in the oil sector.
• Abia State holds the third position, with 362,010 unemployed individuals, signifying a significant portion of its workforce lacking employment opportunities.

Other notable states include Ogun with 260,360 unemployed, Imo at 241,110, and Delta with 178,000 unemployed persons. These states show substantial unemployment despite having relatively high labor force participation rates.

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On the lower end of the chart:

• Plateau has about 151,030 unemployed individuals.
• FCT (Federal Capital Territory) follows with 150,280.
• Gombe and Borno have relatively lower unemployed populations, at 148,570 and 144,460 respectively.

The chart highlights the uneven distribution of unemployment across Nigeria, with populous states like Kano and Rivers experiencing the highest numbers, while smaller states like Borno and Plateau exhibit lower figures.

This disparity points to broader economic and structural challenges, including population density, industrial development, and economic diversification.

The data encourages a deeper dive into regional job creation strategies and labor market reforms to address the ongoing unemployment crisis in Nigeria.

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