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

Germany
42.4%
in 2023
Nigeria
41.4%
in 2023
Germany rank
26th
Nigeria rank
28th

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

  • Germany
  • Nigeria
10203040200620142023

How they compare

Germany currently reports 42.4% against 41.4% in Nigeria, a difference of 1.0%.

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

Germany ranks 26th and Nigeria ranks 28th of 110 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 27.2% 17.3% 9.8% Germany
2010s 36.9% 15.7% 21.2% Germany
2020s 41.5% 40.3% 1.3% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Germany or Nigeria?
Germany, at 42.4% against 41.4% in Nigeria as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Germany and Nigeria?
1.0%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Nigeria?
5 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
How do Germany and Nigeria rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Germany ranks 26th and Nigeria ranks 28th of 110 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+, total (%) (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+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 1,336 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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