Highest Unemployment in Niger

Top 64 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Niger

1 Niamey 08 0.4%

2 Illéla 06 0.4%

3 Keïta 06 0.4%

4 Kollo 09 0.4%

5 Loga 03 0.4%

6 Madaoua 06 0.4%

7 Madarounfa 04 0.4%

8 Magaria 07 0.4%

9 Maïné Soroa 02 0.4%

10 Malbaza 06 0.4%

11 Maradi 04 0.4%

12 Matamey 07 0.4%

13 Mayahi 04 0.4%

14 Méhana 09 0.4%

15 Mirriah 07 0.4%

16 Nguigmi 02 0.4%

17 I-n-Gall 01 0.4%

18 Ouallam 09 0.4%

19 Say 09 0.4%

20 Tahoua 06 0.4%

21 Takiéta 07 0.4%

22 Tanout 07 0.4%

23 Tchin Tabaradèn 06 0.4%

24 Tchirozérine 01 0.4%

25 Téra 09 0.4%

26 Tessaoua 04 0.4%

27 Tibiri 04 0.4%

28 Tibiri 03 0.4%

29 Tillabéri 09 0.4%

30 Torodi 09 0.4%

31 Youri Kourtéré 09 0.4%

32 Zinder 07 0.4%

33 Bosso 02 0.4%

34 Abalak 06 0.4%

35 Adérbissinat 01 0.4%

36 Agadez 01 0.4%

37 Aguié 04 0.4%

38 Alaghsas 01 0.4%

39 Arlit 01 0.4%

40 Ayorou 09 0.4%

41 Bagaroua 06 0.4%

42 Baléyara 09 0.4%

43 Bani Bangou 09 0.4%

44 Bankilaré 09 0.4%

45 Bélbéji 07 0.4%

46 Bilma 01 0.4%

47 Birni N Konni 06 0.4%

48 Birnin Gaouré 03 0.4%

49 Abala 09 0.4%

50 Bouza 06 0.4%

51 Dakoro 04 0.4%

52 Diffa 02 0.4%

53 Dioundiou 03 0.4%

54 Dogondoutchi 03 0.4%

55 Dosso 03 0.4%

56 Dungas 07 0.4%

57 Falmey 03 0.4%

58 Filingué 09 0.4%

59 Gaya 03 0.4%

60 Gazaoua 04 0.4%

61 Gothèye 09 0.4%

62 Goudoumaria 02 0.4%

63 Gouré 07 0.4%

64 Guidan Roumdji 04 0.4%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Niger face significant economic challenges. Niamey has an unemployment rate of 0.4%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Niamey, about 1 in 100 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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