India vs Nigeria: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
India
5.19 million
in 2025
Nigeria
913,305
in 2021
India rank
2nd
Nigeria rank
5th
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- India
- Nigeria
How they compare
India currently reports 5.19 million against 913,305 in Nigeria, a difference of 4.28 million.
That makes India's figure about 5.7 times Nigeria's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
India ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 5th of 216 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.48 million | 163,805 | 1.32 million | India |
| 1990s | 2.77 million | 432,096 | 2.34 million | India |
| 2000s | 2.89 million | 504,244 | 2.38 million | India |
| 2020s | 4.62 million | 868,443 | 3.76 million | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, India or Nigeria?
- India, at 5.19 million against 913,305 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between India and Nigeria?
- 4.28 million, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Nigeria?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2021.
- How do India and Nigeria rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- India ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 5th of 216 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in 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