Brazil vs Nigeria: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Brazil
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 56.43 million against 46.97 million in Brazil, a difference of 9.46 million.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.2 times Brazil's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Brazil ahead.
Brazil ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 5th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 3 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.95 million | 23.70 million | 2.25 million | Brazil |
| 2000s | 37.47 million | 31.01 million | 6.46 million | Brazil |
| 2010s | 42.66 million | 39.83 million | 2.83 million | Brazil |
| 2020s | 45.58 million | 51.15 million | 5.57 million | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Brazil or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 56.43 million against 46.97 million in Brazil as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Brazil and Nigeria?
- 9.46 million, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Nigeria?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Brazil and Nigeria rank globally for labor force, female?
- Brazil ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 5th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.