Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 10.89 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 10.89 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in 2021.
The figure is up 162.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 41.84 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -17.48 % change on previous year, in 2007.
Nigeria ranks 14th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 11.83 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1973 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -63.0% |
| 1977 | 22.77 % change on previous year | +420.3% |
| 1978 | 41.84 % change on previous year | +83.7% |
| 1979 | 15.95 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 1980 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 1981 | 13.97 % change on previous year | +308.5% |
| 1982 | 7.59 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 1983 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 1984 | -0.7334 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 1985 | -6.33 % change on previous year | +762.4% |
| 1986 | -14.35 % change on previous year | +126.9% |
| 1987 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 1988 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -206.0% |
| 1989 | 11.69 % change on previous year | +122.9% |
| 1990 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 1991 | 6.53 % change on previous year | -282.7% |
| 1992 | 8.66 % change on previous year | +32.5% |
| 1993 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1994 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 1995 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -268.0% |
| 1996 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 2000 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -321.9% |
| 2001 | 9.35 % change on previous year | +182.5% |
| 2002 | 0.7348 % change on previous year | -92.1% |
| 2003 | 20.11 % change on previous year | +2637.2% |
| 2004 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2005 | 0.2745 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2006 | -5.6 % change on previous year | -2138.7% |
| 2007 | -17.48 % change on previous year | +212.4% |
| 2021 | 10.89 % change on previous year | -162.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.31 % change on previous year | 4.38 % change on previous year | 41.84 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 2.02 % change on previous year | -14.35 % change on previous year | 13.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.92 % change on previous year | -3.58 % change on previous year | 11.42 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.48 % change on previous year | -17.48 % change on previous year | 20.11 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 10.89 % change on previous year | 10.89 % change on previous year | 10.89 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 11 South Africa 13.45 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Equatorial Guinea 13.05 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Austria 11.79 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Tanzania, United Republic of 10.86 % change on previous year compare
- 16 American Samoa 10.32 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Tokelau 10 % change on previous year 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 teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 10.89 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 41.84 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.48 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Nigeria rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 14th out of 213 countries with data for 2021.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.3%. 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 Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.