Lesotho vs Nigeria: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education

Lesotho
78.3
in 2020
Nigeria
79.7
in 2020
Lesotho rank
117th
Nigeria rank
116th

4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education over time

  • Lesotho
  • Nigeria
020406080200020102020

How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 79.7 against 78.3 in Lesotho, a difference of 1.4.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nigeria ahead.

Lesotho ranks 117th and Nigeria ranks 116th of 164 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lesotho Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 50.7 71.2 20.5 Nigeria
2010s 66.6 74.5 7.9 Nigeria
2020s 78.3 79.7 1.4 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education, Lesotho or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 79.7 against 78.3 in Lesotho as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education between Lesotho and Nigeria?
1.4, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Nigeria?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Lesotho and Nigeria rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
Lesotho ranks 117th and Nigeria ranks 116th of 164 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
164 places, 3,228 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed