Nigeria vs WB: East Asia & Pacific: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes
Nigeria
2.31 million
in 2023
WB: East Asia & Pacific
61.72 million
in 2024
Nigeria rank
17th
WB: East Asia & Pacific rank
20th
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- Nigeria
- WB: East Asia & Pacific
How they compare
WB: East Asia & Pacific currently reports 61.72 million against 2.31 million in Nigeria, a difference of 59.41 million.
That makes WB: East Asia & Pacific's figure about 26.7 times Nigeria's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, WB: East Asia & Pacific has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 17th and WB: East Asia & Pacific ranks 20th of 214 countries.
WB: East Asia & Pacific has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | WB: East Asia & Pacific | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.60 million | 37.38 million | 35.78 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific |
| 2010s | 1.41 million | 57.07 million | 55.67 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific |
| 2020s | 1.44 million | 68.31 million | 66.87 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes, Nigeria or WB: East Asia & Pacific?
- WB: East Asia & Pacific, at 61.72 million against 2.31 million in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes between Nigeria and WB: East Asia & Pacific?
- 59.41 million, with WB: East Asia & Pacific ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and WB: East Asia & Pacific?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Nigeria and WB: East Asia & Pacific rank globally for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Nigeria ranks 17th and WB: East Asia & Pacific ranks 20th 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