Nigeria vs Russia: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Nigeria
- Russia
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 56.43 million against 35.50 million in Russia, a difference of 20.93 million.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.6 times Russia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Russia ahead.
Nigeria ranks 5th and Russia ranks 7th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 2 and Russia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.70 million | 34.84 million | 11.14 million | Russia |
| 2000s | 31.01 million | 36.36 million | 5.36 million | Russia |
| 2010s | 39.83 million | 36.65 million | 3.17 million | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 51.15 million | 35.76 million | 15.39 million | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Nigeria or Russia?
- Nigeria, at 56.43 million against 35.50 million in Russia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Nigeria and Russia?
- 20.93 million, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Russia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Nigeria and Russia rank globally for labor force, female?
- Nigeria ranks 5th and Russia ranks 7th 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.