MDG: World vs Nigeria: Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes
MDG: World
19.39 million
in 2024
Nigeria
453,786
in 2021
MDG: World rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
6th
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- MDG: World
- Nigeria
How they compare
MDG: World currently reports 19.39 million against 453,786 in Nigeria, a difference of 18.93 million.
That makes MDG: World's figure about 42.7 times Nigeria's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, MDG: World has been ahead every year.
MDG: World ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 6th of 211 groups.
MDG: World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: World | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.46 million | 95,095 | 12.37 million | MDG: World |
| 2010s | 14.96 million | 311,594 | 14.65 million | MDG: World |
| 2020s | 17.15 million | 452,894 | 16.70 million | MDG: World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes, MDG: World or Nigeria?
- MDG: World, at 19.39 million against 453,786 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes between MDG: World and Nigeria?
- 18.93 million, with MDG: World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: World and Nigeria?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2021.
- How do MDG: World and Nigeria rank globally for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- MDG: World ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 6th of 211 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in upper secondary 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