China vs Nigeria: Teachers in lower secondary education, male
China
1.57 million
in 2024
Nigeria
227,147
in 2021
China rank
2nd
Nigeria rank
5th
Teachers in lower secondary education, male over time
- China
- Nigeria
How they compare
China currently reports 1.57 million against 227,147 in Nigeria, a difference of 1.34 million.
That makes China's figure about 6.9 times Nigeria's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 5th of 154 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.93 million | 76,592 | 1.86 million | China |
| 2010s | 1.73 million | 147,232 | 1.58 million | China |
| 2020s | 1.61 million | 213,086 | 1.39 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in lower secondary education, male, China or Nigeria?
- China, at 1.57 million against 227,147 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in lower secondary education, male between China and Nigeria?
- 1.34 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Nigeria?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2021.
- How do China and Nigeria rank globally for teachers in lower secondary education, male?
- China ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 5th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in lower secondary education, male (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