Belgium vs Nigeria: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Belgium
41.1%
in 2023
Nigeria
40.4%
in 2023
Belgium rank
32nd
Nigeria rank
35th

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time

  • Belgium
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 41.1% against 40.4% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.7%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 32nd and Nigeria ranks 35th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 28.0% 13.8% 14.2% Belgium
2010s 36.4% 11.8% 24.5% Belgium
2020s 40.5% 39.1% 1.4% Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Belgium or Nigeria?
Belgium, at 41.1% against 40.4% in Nigeria as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Belgium and Nigeria?
0.7%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Nigeria?
5 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Nigeria rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Belgium ranks 32nd and Nigeria ranks 35th of 111 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 1,333 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.