Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)

How many youths and graduates are unemployed?
Nigeria does not publish unemployment data by state every year, but the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) provides estimates.

Taraba Youth Unemployment Estimate (2023):
Youth unemployment: ~38–42%

Graduate unemployment: ~30–35%

Underemployment: ~25%

These are estimates based on NBS regional data for the North‑East zone.

Inferred unemployment pattern based on national + regional trends
Since NBS does publish national unemployment by education, and Taraba is part of the North‑East zone, we can infer the likely pattern:

Education Level Likely Unemployment Trend in Taraba (Inference) Why
No formal education Lower unemployment Many work in informal farming/herding.
Primary education Moderate unemployment Limited job opportunities beyond manual labor.
Secondary education High unemployment Most youths fall here; few formal jobs.
Tertiary graduates High but slightly lower than secondary Skills mismatch + limited industries.
Vocational/technical Lower unemployment Practical skills match local economy (farming, repairs, construction).

https://asianeducationindex.com/items/e2719a24-3d83-43f9-89c5-4a08382fbe57?utm_source=copilot.com

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