Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nigeria
Nigeria: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -64.76 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nigeria, 2004–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2021, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nigeria stood at -64.76 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1,162.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nigeria peaked at 27.72 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -64.76 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Nigeria 205th out of 206 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 27.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 2009 | 9.46 % change on previous year | +594.3% |
| 2010 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 2021 | -64.76 % change on previous year | -1162.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.85 % change on previous year | 1.36 % change on previous year | 27.72 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.09 % change on previous year | 6.09 % change on previous year | 6.09 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | -64.76 % change on previous year | -64.76 % change on previous year | -64.76 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More education data for Nigeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 912,245 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.08 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.24 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.20 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 33.42 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1466 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nigeria?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nigeria was -64.76 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 27.72 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -64.76 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Nigeria rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Nigeria ranks 205th out of 206 countries with data for 2021.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,162.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.