Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria

Nigeria: Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate was 5.9 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
5.9 % change on previous year
World rank
43rd
of 214 countries
All-time high
36.47 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-17.11 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
28
1971–2021

Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971–2021

-20020401971199620211971: 10.8 % change on previous year1972: 15.2 % change on previous year1973: 22.1 % change on previous year1978: 29.6 % change on previous year1979: 22.1 % change on previous year1980: 20.2 % change on previous year1981: 36.5 % change on previous year1982: 31.9 % change on previous year1983: 1.3 % change on previous year1984: 4.1 % change on previous year1987: 8.3 % change on previous year1990: 4.5 % change on previous year2000: 2.5 % change on previous year2001: 11.5 % change on previous year2002: 5.9 % change on previous year2005: 4.2 % change on previous year2006: -0.428 % change on previous year2007: -8.7 % change on previous year2008: 18.7 % change on previous year2009: 16.2 % change on previous year2010: 16 % change on previous year2011: 4.5 % change on previous year2012: 10.3 % change on previous year2013: 22.6 % change on previous year2014: -17.1 % change on previous year2015: 7.3 % change on previous year2016: -7.9 % change on previous year2021: 5.9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Nigeria recorded 5.9 % change on previous year for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in 2021.

The figure is up 30.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 36.47 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -17.11 % change on previous year, in 2014.

Nigeria ranks 43rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 10.82 % change on previous year
1972 15.15 % change on previous year +40.0%
1973 22.07 % change on previous year +45.7%
1978 29.57 % change on previous year +34.0%
1979 22.12 % change on previous year -25.2%
1980 20.19 % change on previous year -8.7%
1981 36.47 % change on previous year +80.6%
1982 31.85 % change on previous year -12.7%
1983 1.33 % change on previous year -95.8%
1984 4.13 % change on previous year +209.4%
1987 8.33 % change on previous year +101.8%
1990 4.48 % change on previous year -46.2%
2000 2.46 % change on previous year -45.1%
2001 11.5 % change on previous year +367.5%
2002 5.94 % change on previous year -48.3%
2005 4.17 % change on previous year -29.8%
2006 -0.4285 % change on previous year -110.3%
2007 -8.71 % change on previous year +1933.6%
2008 18.68 % change on previous year -314.4%
2009 16.23 % change on previous year -13.1%
2010 16.01 % change on previous year -1.4%
2011 4.51 % change on previous year -71.9%
2012 10.3 % change on previous year +128.5%
2013 22.6 % change on previous year +119.5%
2014 -17.11 % change on previous year -175.7%
2015 7.25 % change on previous year -142.4%
2016 -7.89 % change on previous year -208.8%
2021 5.9 % change on previous year -174.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 19.95 % change on previous year 10.82 % change on previous year 29.57 % change on previous year 5
1980s 17.05 % change on previous year 1.33 % change on previous year 36.47 % change on previous year 6
1990s 4.48 % change on previous year 4.48 % change on previous year 4.48 % change on previous year 1
2000s 6.23 % change on previous year -8.71 % change on previous year 18.68 % change on previous year 8
2010s 5.09 % change on previous year -17.11 % change on previous year 22.6 % change on previous year 7
2020s 5.9 % change on previous year 5.9 % change on previous year 5.9 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 40 Afghanistan 5.94 % change on previous year compare
  2. 41 New Caledonia 5.94 % change on previous year compare
  3. 42 Côte d'Ivoire 5.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 44 Armenia 5.82 % change on previous year compare
  5. 45 Eritrea 5.81 % change on previous year compare
  6. 46 Solomon Islands 5.81 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 5.9 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 36.47 % change on previous year in 1981.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -17.11 % change on previous year in 2014.
How does Nigeria rank for enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 43rd out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
Is enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
435 places, 17,565 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.