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Labour productivity, as defined by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), measures the total volume of output—expressed in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—produced per unit of labour in productive countries in Africa.

This is typically assessed by the number of employed persons or total hours worked within a given period. Essentially, it reflects how efficiently labour contributes to economic output.

Africa, with its youthful and expanding workforce, has immense economic potential.
However, many nations struggle with low productivity.

Despite these challenges, some countries out-perform others, with Libya leading the continent in labour productivity at $29.8 GDP per hour worked, followed closely by Algeria and Egypt, per data from Ilostat.

Top 10 African Countries Most Productive
1. Libya ($29.8 per hour worked)
Libya’s economy is heavily reliant on its vast oil reserves, which drive its high productivity. However, political instability and conflict have stifled long-term economic growth and diversification.

2. Algeria ($28.2 per hour worked)
Algeria’s productivity is largely fueled by its hydrocarbon sector, particularly oil and natural gas. The government has been making efforts to diversify its economy, but state control and bureaucracy remain challenges.

3. Egypt ($27.1 per hour worked)
Egypt benefits from a diversified economy, with strong contributions from tourism, Suez Canal revenues, and a growing industrial sector. However, high population growth and unemployment pose ongoing economic hurdles.

4. Djibouti ($26.6 per hour worked)
Djibouti’s strategic location along key global trade routes boosts its economy. The country relies on port services, logistics, and foreign investments, particularly from China, to drive productivity.

5. Eswatini ($25.0 per hour worked)
The small southern African nation of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) maintains relatively high productivity due to its strong manufacturing sector, particularly in textiles and sugar production.

6. Botswana ($23.8 per hour worked)
Botswana has leveraged its diamond mining industry to achieve stable economic growth. Good governance and prudent financial management have contributed to its strong labour productivity.

7. South Africa ($21.6 per hour worked)
As Africa’s most industrialized nation, South Africa has a diverse economy spanning mining, finance, and manufacturing. However, challenges such as energy shortages and high unemployment limit productivity gains.

8. Tunisia ($19.2 per hour worked)
Tunisia’s economy benefits from a well-developed industrial and service sector, including tourism. However, political instability and slow economic reforms have affected long-term growth.

9. Equatorial Guinea ($18.9 per hour worked)
With one of the highest GDPs per capita in Africa, Equatorial Guinea’s productivity is driven by oil exports. However, economic inequality remains a major issue due to reliance on a narrow economic base.

10. Namibia ($15.6 per hour worked)
Namibia’s economy is supported by mining (diamonds, uranium), agriculture, and a growing tourism sector. Despite a relatively small workforce, the country has managed steady productivity levels.

Productivity defined measures the total volume of output expressed in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) produced per unit of labour in productive countries in Africa.

Racoon:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/02/top-10-most-productive-countries-in-africa-in-2025/ nlfpmod

Nigeria's economy in 15 years
Jonathan's administration
2010: $369.06bn
2011: $414.09bn
2012: $460.95bn
2013: $514.96bn
2014: $568.49bn
Buhari's administration
2015: $492.43bn
2016: $404.64bn
2017: $375.74bn
2018: $421.73bn
2019: $448.12bn
2020: $429.42bn
2021: $441.42bn
2022: $477.37bn
Tinubu's administration
2023: $374.94bn
2024: $252.73bn*

*projections
Note: The GDP is measured by current prices.
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sreamsense:
Ipob man, he only specializes in hunting bad news or unfavourable news about Nigeria. When he sees the one favourable, he will be lamenting and weeping inside

psychologist:
There’s nothing giant about this Corn tree

Racoon:
https://twitter.com/thecableindex/status/1782070296108843064?t=cGhAEA78dkOvwoaNYjA24A&s=19

Now, this is where the Nigerian economy stands after 10 years. APC members are just masters of lies, deceits and propaganda.Facts and figures don't lie. APC has totally destroyed this country

sreamsense:
Ipob man, he only specializes in hunting bad news or unfavourable news about Nigeria. When he sees the one favourable, he will be lamenting and weeping inside

sreamsense:
Ipob man, he only specializes in hunting bad news or unfavourable news about Nigeria. When he sees the one favourable, he will be lamenting and weeping inside

SmartPolician:
Then, start looking for good ones and stop wailing like a waned baby.

sirnewton20:
We were warned in 2015 but we didn't listen. Nigerians deserve everything that comes their ways

Racoon:
Nigeria is missing. Sane countries are placing visa bans. You drug baron and certificate forging crook said nah statistics we go chop have grounded your country'economy, but nah IPOB be your obsession as par zombie they must do the thinking for. So you now see how stats affect the growth of a country economy?

Sadly in 2015, the leadership of the country was taken over by a character that was not only clueless about the economy, he also had no interest in fixing it and as a result of this the economy of the country plummeted for eight straight years under his rudderless leadership.

The country had another opportunity in 2023 when a new leader was elected. Sadly hopes were dashed when another questionable character was imposed on the country under very dubious circumstances as president. The notorious "nah statistics we go chop" CSU certificate forger.

The resultant effect is that the country's economy has continued to plummet as a result of the mismanagement of the country's resources and the rudderless economic policies of the administration. From top to bottom. Fear APC!

Gbadugbakun:
Nothing o. Aside yourba tribalists trying to defend a failed leader admist hunger, poverty and hardship.

sreamsense:
Ipob man, he only specializes in hunting bad news or unfavourable news about Nigeria. When he sees the one favourable, he will be lamenting and weeping inside

Racoon:
Productivity is not based on IGR, taxations of poor citizens, depleting foreign reserves to boost the naira, chroñic borrowings or debt pillage, the druggies and his garri munch agbadorian miscreants will be convulsing.