Secondary education, vocational pupils in Nigeria
Nigeria: Secondary education, vocational pupils was 216,726 in 1990. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Nigeria, 1970–1990
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
In 1990, secondary education, vocational pupils in Nigeria stood at 216,726.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils in Nigeria peaked at 391,583 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 51,320, in 1972.
That places Nigeria 46th out of 201 countries with data for 1990, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 63,067 | — |
| 1971 | 72,093 | +14.3% |
| 1972 | 51,320 | -28.8% |
| 1973 | 84,402 | +64.5% |
| 1977 | 144,065 | +70.7% |
| 1978 | 174,032 | +20.8% |
| 1979 | 217,464 | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 256,763 | +18.1% |
| 1981 | 311,368 | +21.3% |
| 1982 | 350,187 | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 376,328 | +7.5% |
| 1984 | 383,435 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 391,583 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 226,848 | -42.1% |
| 1990 | 216,726 | -4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 115,206 | 51,320 | 217,464 | 7 |
| 1980s | 328,073 | 226,848 | 391,583 | 7 |
| 1990s | 216,726 | 216,726 | 216,726 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More education data for Nigeria
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 74.51 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 75.68 (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, vocational pupils in Nigeria?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils in Nigeria was 216,726 in 1990, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 391,583 in 1985.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 51,320 in 1972.
- How does Nigeria rank for secondary education, vocational pupils?
- Nigeria ranks 46th out of 201 countries with data for 1990.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Secondary education, vocational pupils. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Secondary vocational pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in technical and vocational education programs, including teacher training.