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

Nigeria: Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate was 6.16 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
6.16 % change on previous year
World rank
30th
of 213 countries
All-time high
34.37 % change on previous year
in 1983
All-time low
-15.5 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
28
1971–2021

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

-20-1001020301971199620211971: 11 % change on previous year1972: 13.5 % change on previous year1973: 11 % change on previous year1978: 17.4 % change on previous year1979: 26.5 % change on previous year1980: 32.4 % change on previous year1981: 24.8 % change on previous year1982: 22.7 % change on previous year1983: 34.4 % change on previous year1984: 23.4 % change on previous year1987: -0.117 % change on previous year1990: 6.7 % change on previous year2000: 10.5 % change on previous year2001: 12.6 % change on previous year2002: 15.7 % change on previous year2005: 0.107 % change on previous year2006: 1.4 % change on previous year2007: -3.4 % change on previous year2008: 9.7 % change on previous year2009: 11.5 % change on previous year2010: 15.5 % change on previous year2011: 7.1 % change on previous year2012: 3.3 % change on previous year2013: 22.8 % change on previous year2014: -15.5 % change on previous year2015: 4.8 % change on previous year2016: -6.6 % change on previous year2021: 6.2 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria is 6.16 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 13.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 34.37 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -15.5 % change on previous year, in 2014.

That places Nigeria 30th out of 213 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 11 % change on previous year
1972 13.49 % change on previous year +22.7%
1973 10.95 % change on previous year -18.8%
1978 17.45 % change on previous year +59.3%
1979 26.5 % change on previous year +51.9%
1980 32.41 % change on previous year +22.3%
1981 24.83 % change on previous year -23.4%
1982 22.74 % change on previous year -8.4%
1983 34.37 % change on previous year +51.1%
1984 23.37 % change on previous year -32.0%
1987 -0.1167 % change on previous year -100.5%
1990 6.65 % change on previous year -5800.2%
2000 10.53 % change on previous year +58.3%
2001 12.59 % change on previous year +19.6%
2002 15.75 % change on previous year +25.1%
2005 0.1065 % change on previous year -99.3%
2006 1.44 % change on previous year +1254.0%
2007 -3.36 % change on previous year -332.7%
2008 9.67 % change on previous year -388.1%
2009 11.52 % change on previous year +19.1%
2010 15.45 % change on previous year +34.2%
2011 7.08 % change on previous year -54.2%
2012 3.32 % change on previous year -53.1%
2013 22.83 % change on previous year +588.0%
2014 -15.5 % change on previous year -167.9%
2015 4.75 % change on previous year -130.7%
2016 -6.6 % change on previous year -238.9%
2021 6.16 % change on previous year -193.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 15.88 % change on previous year 10.95 % change on previous year 26.5 % change on previous year 5
1980s 22.93 % change on previous year -0.1167 % change on previous year 34.37 % change on previous year 6
1990s 6.65 % change on previous year 6.65 % change on previous year 6.65 % change on previous year 1
2000s 7.28 % change on previous year -3.36 % change on previous year 15.75 % change on previous year 8
2010s 4.48 % change on previous year -15.5 % change on previous year 22.83 % change on previous year 7
2020s 6.16 % change on previous year 6.16 % change on previous year 6.16 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 27 Qatar 6.47 % change on previous year compare
  2. 28 United Arab Emirates 6.42 % change on previous year compare
  3. 29 Guinea-Bissau 6.33 % change on previous year compare
  4. 31 New Caledonia 6.01 % change on previous year compare
  5. 32 American Samoa 5.99 % change on previous year compare
  6. 33 Saint Kitts and Nevis 5.99 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 6.16 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 34.37 % change on previous year in 1983.
What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -15.5 % change on previous year in 2014.
How does Nigeria rank for enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 30th out of 213 countries with data for 2021.
Is enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
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Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
434 places, 17,457 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.