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

Latest (2021)
-64.76 % change on previous year
World rank
205th
of 206 countries
All-time high
27.72 % change on previous year
in 2004
All-time low
-64.76 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
5
2004–2021

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nigeria, 2004–2021

-60-40-200202004201220212004: 27.7 % change on previous year2005: 1.4 % change on previous year2009: 9.5 % change on previous year2010: 6.1 % change on previous year2021: -64.8 % change on previous year

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

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 2004 to 2021.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 202 Myanmar -13.72 % change on previous year compare
  2. 203 Kuwait -20.49 % change on previous year compare
  3. 204 Mozambique -28.34 % change on previous year
  4. 206 Lithuania -72.54 % change on previous year compare

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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?
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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
427 places, 17,494 data points, 1971–2025
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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.