Nigeria vs Peru: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+

Nigeria
81.2%
in 2024
Peru
81.5%
in 2024
Nigeria rank
98th
Peru rank
96th

Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time

  • Nigeria
  • Peru
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How they compare

Peru currently reports 81.5% against 81.2% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.3%.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.

Nigeria ranks 98th and Peru ranks 96th of 134 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria Peru Difference Ahead
2000s 66.0% 78.0% 12.0% Peru
2010s 73.7% 80.1% 6.5% Peru
2020s 77.4% 80.1% 2.7% Peru

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, Nigeria or Peru?
Peru, at 81.5% against 81.2% in Nigeria as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between Nigeria and Peru?
0.3%, with Peru ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Peru?
6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
How do Nigeria and Peru rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
Nigeria ranks 98th and Peru ranks 96th 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.