Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate was -21.05 % change on previous year in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971–2007
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2007, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria stood at -21.05 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of down 233.5% on the previous year and down 2,332.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 31.38 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -21.05 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Nigeria 189th out of 189 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 31.38 % change on previous year | +348.8% |
| 1973 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 1982 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 1987 | -14.32 % change on previous year | -664.6% |
| 1990 | -7.06 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 1991 | 5.92 % change on previous year | -183.8% |
| 1992 | 14.4 % change on previous year | +143.2% |
| 1993 | 11.17 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 1994 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1995 | -1.97 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 1996 | 0.9428 % change on previous year | -147.9% |
| 2000 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +213.2% |
| 2001 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +181.8% |
| 2002 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 2003 | 16.01 % change on previous year | +237.6% |
| 2004 | 7.86 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2005 | 0.4754 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 2006 | -6.31 % change on previous year | -1427.6% |
| 2007 | -21.05 % change on previous year | +233.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.9 % change on previous year | 6.32 % change on previous year | 31.38 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | -5.89 % change on previous year | -14.32 % change on previous year | 2.54 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.09 % change on previous year | -7.06 % change on previous year | 14.4 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.62 % change on previous year | -21.05 % change on previous year | 16.01 % change on previous year | 8 |
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 teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Nigeria was -21.05 % change on previous year in 2007, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 31.38 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.05 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Nigeria rank for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 189th out of 189 countries with data for 2007.
- Is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2,332.9%. 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 Teachers in primary education, female (number), 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 Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in primary education, female UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.