Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Niger
Niger: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes was 3.00 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.00 million
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
53rd
of 218 countries
All-time high
3.02 million
in 2023
All-time low
88,594
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Niger, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Niger is 3.00 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Niger peaked at 3.02 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 88,594, in 1971.
That places Niger 53rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 88,594 | — |
| 1972 | 94,509 | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 100,892 | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 110,437 | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 120,984 | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 142,182 | +17.5% |
| 1977 | 159,515 | +12.2% |
| 1978 | 176,397 | +10.6% |
| 1979 | 187,251 | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 209,865 | +12.1% |
| 1981 | 228,855 | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 236,183 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 241,929 | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 249,926 | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 251,420 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 275,902 | +9.7% |
| 1987 | 293,512 | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 300,964 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 324,760 | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 344,623 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 368,732 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 370,117 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 386,056 | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 410,929 | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 426,929 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 440,622 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 464,267 | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 482,065 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 529,806 | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 579,486 | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 656,589 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 760,987 | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 857,592 | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 980,033 | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 1.06 million | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 1.13 million | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 1.24 million | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 1.39 million | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million | +11.9% |
| 2010 | 1.73 million | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 1.91 million | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 2.05 million | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 2.17 million | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 2.28 million | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 2.44 million | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 2.61 million | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 2.77 million | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 2.67 million | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 2.81 million | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 2.91 million | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 3.02 million | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 3.00 million | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 131,196 | 88,594 | 187,251 | 9 |
| 1980s | 261,332 | 209,865 | 324,760 | 10 |
| 1990s | 422,415 | 344,623 | 529,806 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.02 million | 579,486 | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 million | 1.73 million | 2.77 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.94 million | 2.81 million | 3.02 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More education data for Niger
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 69,636 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 46.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 64.65 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 64.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Niger?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Niger was 3.00 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 3.02 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 88,594 in 1971.
- How does Niger rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Niger ranks 53rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release