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
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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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
134 places, 2,259 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.