France vs Nigeria: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes
France
2.33 million
in 2024
Nigeria
2.31 million
in 2023
France rank
16th
Nigeria rank
17th
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- France
- Nigeria
How they compare
France currently reports 2.33 million against 2.31 million in Nigeria, a difference of 19,900.
Across all 12 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 16th and Nigeria ranks 17th of 214 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.53 million | 1.60 million | 927,479 | France |
| 2010s | 2.56 million | 1.41 million | 1.15 million | France |
| 2020s | 2.42 million | 1.44 million | 978,584 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes, France or Nigeria?
- France, at 2.33 million against 2.31 million in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes between France and Nigeria?
- 19,900, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Nigeria?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do France and Nigeria rank globally for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 16th and Nigeria ranks 17th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release