Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria
Nigeria: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria, 1971–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 1.18 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2021.
The figure is down 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria peaked at 217.1 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -68.72 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places Nigeria 83rd out of 218 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 12.75 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1973 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 1977 | 26.09 % change on previous year | +322.4% |
| 1978 | 31.38 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 1979 | 21.82 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1980 | 9.43 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1981 | 12.21 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 1982 | 13.55 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1983 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1984 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1985 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 1986 | -9.44 % change on previous year | +410.1% |
| 1987 | -0.8476 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 1988 | -1.74 % change on previous year | +104.7% |
| 1989 | 0.2388 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1990 | 6.97 % change on previous year | +2817.5% |
| 1991 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 1992 | 7.47 % change on previous year | +498.9% |
| 1993 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 1995 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -237.5% |
| 1996 | -10.56 % change on previous year | +280.2% |
| 2000 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -165.8% |
| 2001 | -0.5754 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 2002 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -798.1% |
| 2003 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2006 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2007 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -274.7% |
| 2008 | -7 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -167.8% |
| 2010 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 2011 | 14.54 % change on previous year | -1137.4% |
| 2012 | 4.87 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2013 | 5.42 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2014 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 2015 | -68.72 % change on previous year | +4809.2% |
| 2016 | 217.1 % change on previous year | -415.9% |
| 2021 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.17 % change on previous year | 6.18 % change on previous year | 31.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 2.8 % change on previous year | -9.44 % change on previous year | 13.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.65 % change on previous year | -10.56 % change on previous year | 7.47 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.69 % change on previous year | -7 % change on previous year | 6.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.34 % change on previous year | -68.72 % change on previous year | 217.1 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 80 Macau, China 1.31 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Iraq 1.26 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Tunisia 1.24 % change on previous year compare
- 84 New Zealand 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Bermuda 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Malta 1.1 % change on previous year compare
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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 217.1 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -68.72 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Nigeria rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Nigeria ranks 83rd out of 218 countries with data for 2021.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.9%. 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 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 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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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.