Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female in Nigeria
Nigeria: Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female was 65.5% in 2010. ▼ Falling
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female in Nigeria, 2000–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female in Nigeria is 65.5%, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female in Nigeria peaked at 76.2% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 60.5%, in 2008.
Nigeria ranks 170th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 72.0% | — |
| 2004 | 68.8% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 71.5% | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 76.2% | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 67.5% | -11.4% |
| 2008 | 60.5% | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 64.8% | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 65.5% | +1.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 65.5% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 87.6%, 75% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 65.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 72.7%, 90% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.7% | 60.5% | 76.2% | 7 |
| 2010s | 65.5% | 65.5% | 65.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 167 Gabon 68.6%
- 168 Lebanon 68.6% compare
- 169 Mozambique 68.6% compare
- 171 Andorra 65.2% compare
- 172 Madagascar 63.7% compare
- 173 Syrian Arab Republic 61.4% 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 gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female in Nigeria?
- Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female in Nigeria was 65.5% in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 76.2% in 2006.
- What is the lowest gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.5% in 2008.
- How does Nigeria rank for gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female?
- Nigeria ranks 170th out of 194 countries with data for 2010.
- Is gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release