Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria, 1975–2011
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2011, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 69.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 1981.
That places Nigeria 91st out of 192 countries with data for 2011, 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +32.1% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -49.1% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +35.8% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +61.0% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +41.9% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +49.0% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +20.6% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +24.4% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +54.9% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.4% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -52.0% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 51% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 56% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 3 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 88 Armenia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 North Macedonia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 Greece 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 93 Congo 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 94 Costa Rica 0 units per US$ of GDP 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 0 units per US$ of GDP 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 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1981.
- How does Nigeria rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Nigeria ranks 91st out of 192 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 down 69.1%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.