Ireland vs Nigeria: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes
Ireland
10,039
in 2022
Nigeria
10,383
in 2011
Ireland rank
53rd
Nigeria rank
50th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 10,383 against 10,039 in Ireland, a difference of 344.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 53rd and Nigeria ranks 50th of 143 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,612 | 0 | 2,612 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 4,326 | 8,493 | 4,166 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 8,587 | 10,146 | 1,559 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes, Ireland or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 10,383 against 10,039 in Ireland as of 2011.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes between Ireland and Nigeria?
- 344, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Nigeria?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2011.
- How do Ireland and Nigeria rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 53rd and Nigeria ranks 50th of 143 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, 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