Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 8.52 % change on previous year in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria, 1976–2011
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 8.52 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2011.
That represents a change of up 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria peaked at 42.63 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0.4436 % change on previous year, in 1987.
Nigeria ranks 38th of 189 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 13.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 31.11 % change on previous year | +127.8% |
| 1978 | 15.99 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 1979 | 42.63 % change on previous year | +166.5% |
| 1980 | 18.08 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1981 | 30.31 % change on previous year | +67.6% |
| 1982 | 17.88 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1983 | 9.51 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1984 | 7.39 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1985 | 15.78 % change on previous year | +113.5% |
| 1986 | 10.71 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 1987 | 0.4436 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 1988 | 13.69 % change on previous year | +2986.4% |
| 1989 | 10.27 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 2005 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +75.8% |
| 2011 | 8.52 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.85 % change on previous year | 13.65 % change on previous year | 42.63 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 13.41 % change on previous year | 0.4436 % change on previous year | 30.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.2 % change on previous year | 4.49 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.52 % change on previous year | 8.52 % change on previous year | 8.52 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 35 Nepal 9.25 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Rwanda 8.99 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Iran, Islamic Republic of 8.84 % change on previous year compare
- 39 United States Virgin Islands 8.3 % change on previous year compare
- 40 United Arab Emirates 8.15 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Guinea 7.76 % 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria was 8.52 % change on previous year in 2011, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 42.63 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4436 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does Nigeria rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Nigeria ranks 38th out of 189 countries with data for 2011.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.6%. 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 tertiary education, all programmes, 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.