Nigeria vs South Africa: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions
Nigeria
50.0%
in 2023
South Africa
50.0%
in 2023
Nigeria rank
144th
South Africa rank
142nd
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions over time
- Nigeria
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 50.0% against 50.0% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nigeria ahead.
Nigeria ranks 144th and South Africa ranks 142nd of 189 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.0% | 49.9% | 2.0% | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 50.2% | 49.8% | 0.4% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 49.5% | 50.0% | 0.5% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, Nigeria or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 50.0% against 50.0% in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions between Nigeria and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Nigeria and South Africa rank globally for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Nigeria ranks 144th and South Africa ranks 142nd of 189 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, male (%). 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