Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate was -4.46 % change on previous year in 1990. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971–1990
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria is -4.46 % change on previous year, measured in 1990.
That represents a change of down 124.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 64.46 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -28.81 % change on previous year, in 1972.
That places Nigeria 143rd out of 189 countries with data for 1990, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -28.81 % change on previous year | -301.3% |
| 1973 | 64.46 % change on previous year | -323.7% |
| 1978 | 20.8 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 1979 | 24.96 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1980 | 18.07 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
| 1981 | 21.27 % change on previous year | +17.7% |
| 1982 | 12.47 % change on previous year | -41.4% |
| 1983 | 7.46 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 1984 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1985 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1990 | -4.46 % change on previous year | -310.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.14 % change on previous year | -28.81 % change on previous year | 64.46 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 10.55 % change on previous year | 1.89 % change on previous year | 21.27 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | -4.46 % change on previous year | -4.46 % change on previous year | -4.46 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 140 Monaco -4.22 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Croatia -4.45 % change on previous year
- 142 New Zealand -4.45 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Burkina Faso -4.64 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Yemen -4.67 % change on previous year
- 146 Costa Rica -4.82 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Nigeria
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33.42 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Nigeria was -4.46 % change on previous year in 1990, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 64.46 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.81 % change on previous year in 1972.
- How does Nigeria rank for secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 143rd out of 189 countries with data for 1990.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 124.7%. 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 Secondary education, vocational 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 Secondary education, vocational pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Secondary education, vocational pupils Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, vocational pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.