Colombia vs Nigeria: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+
Colombia
82.5%
in 2024
Nigeria
81.2%
in 2024
Colombia rank
95th
Nigeria rank
98th
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time
- Colombia
- Nigeria
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 82.5% against 81.2% in Nigeria, a difference of 1.3%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 95th and Nigeria ranks 98th of 134 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 69.1% | 66.0% | 3.1% | Colombia |
| 2010s | 78.0% | 73.7% | 4.3% | Colombia |
| 2020s | 81.4% | 77.4% | 4.1% | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, Colombia or Nigeria?
- Colombia, at 82.5% against 81.2% in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between Colombia and Nigeria?
- 1.3%, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Nigeria?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and Nigeria rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
- Colombia ranks 95th and Nigeria ranks 98th of 134 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.