Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Nigeria
Nigeria: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted was 1.29 LPIA in 2024. ▬ Flat
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Nigeria, 2003–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Nigeria is 1.29 LPIA, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 15.2% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Nigeria peaked at 1.52 LPIA in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.22 LPIA, in 2019.
That places Nigeria 36th out of 73 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | LPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.33 LPIA | — |
| 2007 | 1.41 LPIA | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 1.35 LPIA | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 1.42 LPIA | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.46 LPIA | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 1.46 LPIA | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 1.52 LPIA | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 1.22 LPIA | -19.9% |
| 2021 | 1.52 LPIA | +24.5% |
| 2024 | 1.29 LPIA | -15.2% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 1.29 LPIA is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.28 LPIA, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 1.29 LPIA is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.29 LPIA, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.36 LPIA | 1.33 LPIA | 1.41 LPIA | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.42 LPIA | 1.22 LPIA | 1.52 LPIA | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.4 LPIA | 1.29 LPIA | 1.52 LPIA | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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 out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Nigeria?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted in Nigeria was 1.29 LPIA in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 LPIA in 2018.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 LPIA in 2019.
- How does Nigeria rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted?
- Nigeria ranks 36th out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, adjusted location parity index (household survey data) (LPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release