Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria is 1.18 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 217.1 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -68.72 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Nigeria ranks 79th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 12.75 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1973 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 1977 | 26.09 % change on previous year | +322.4% |
| 1978 | 31.38 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 1979 | 21.82 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1980 | 9.43 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1981 | 12.21 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 1982 | 13.55 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1983 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1984 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1985 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 1986 | -9.44 % change on previous year | +410.1% |
| 1987 | -0.8476 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 1988 | -1.74 % change on previous year | +104.7% |
| 1989 | 0.2388 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1990 | 6.97 % change on previous year | +2817.5% |
| 1991 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 1992 | 7.47 % change on previous year | +498.9% |
| 1993 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 1995 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -237.5% |
| 1996 | -10.56 % change on previous year | +280.2% |
| 2000 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -165.8% |
| 2001 | -0.5754 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 2002 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -798.1% |
| 2003 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2006 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2007 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -274.7% |
| 2008 | -7 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -167.8% |
| 2010 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 2011 | 14.54 % change on previous year | -1137.4% |
| 2012 | 4.87 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2013 | 5.42 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2014 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 2015 | -68.72 % change on previous year | +4809.2% |
| 2016 | 217.1 % change on previous year | -415.9% |
| 2021 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 1.18 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.48 % change on previous year, 80% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 1.18 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.27 % change on previous year, 52% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -4809.2% | -1.4 % change on previous year | -68.72 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | +2817.5% | 0.2388 % change on previous year | 6.97 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +1137.4% | -1.4 % change on previous year | 14.54 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +798.1% | -0.5754 % change on previous year | 4.02 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.17 % change on previous year | 6.18 % change on previous year | 31.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 2.8 % change on previous year | -9.44 % change on previous year | 13.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.65 % change on previous year | -10.56 % change on previous year | 7.47 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.69 % change on previous year | -7 % change on previous year | 6.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.34 % change on previous year | -68.72 % change on previous year | 217.1 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 1 |
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, 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33.42 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 217.1 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -68.72 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Nigeria rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 79th out of 206 countries with data for 2021.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.9%. 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 Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.