Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria
Nigeria: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 5.84 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria, 1978–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 5.84 % change on previous year for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2021.
That represents a change of down 86.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria peaked at 95.98 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -14.25 % change on previous year, in 2004.
Nigeria ranks 44th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 43.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 22.96 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 1980 | 17.61 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1981 | 20.08 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 95.98 % change on previous year | +378.1% |
| 1983 | 9.31 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 1984 | 21.99 % change on previous year | +136.3% |
| 1985 | -9.37 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
| 1986 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -170.6% |
| 1989 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 1990 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +103.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0806 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 1992 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +5193.1% |
| 1993 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1994 | 0.5761 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 2000 | 3 % change on previous year | +420.9% |
| 2001 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +94.3% |
| 2002 | 15.88 % change on previous year | +172.3% |
| 2003 | 10.63 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2004 | -14.25 % change on previous year | -234.1% |
| 2005 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -121.3% |
| 2006 | 26.87 % change on previous year | +785.9% |
| 2007 | 5.58 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2008 | 44.5 % change on previous year | +696.9% |
| 2021 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 5.84 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.53 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 5.84 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2 % change on previous year, 2.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +5193.1% | 0.0806 % change on previous year | 4.27 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.23 % change on previous year | 22.96 % change on previous year | 43.51 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 20.49 % change on previous year | -9.37 % change on previous year | 95.98 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.24 % change on previous year | 0.0806 % change on previous year | 4.27 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 11.23 % change on previous year | -14.25 % change on previous year | 44.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.84 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 41 Côte d'Ivoire 6.62 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Réunion 6.35 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Turkmenistan 5.86 % change on previous year
- 45 Papua New Guinea 5.54 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Bermuda 5.33 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4.87 % 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nigeria was 5.84 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 95.98 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.25 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Nigeria rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Nigeria ranks 44th out of 205 countries with data for 2021.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.9%. 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 secondary education, both sexes (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 secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.