Nigeria - School enrollment
School enrollment, preprimary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary (% gross) in Nigeria was 23.46 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 17 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 44.48 in 2004 and a minimum value of 15.05 in 2014.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to programs at the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment and to provide a bridge between home and school.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 25.52 |
| 2003 | 35.89 |
| 2004 | 44.48 |
| 2005 | 43.82 |
| 2008 | 38.31 |
| 2009 | 40.61 |
| 2010 | 41.83 |
| 2014 | 15.05 |
| 2015 | 23.99 |
| 2016 | 15.88 |
| 2017 | 19.65 |
| 2018 | 23.46 |
School enrollment, preprimary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary, female (% gross) in Nigeria was 22.49 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 17 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 44.37 in 2004 and a minimum value of 14.82 in 2014.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to programs at the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment and to provide a bridge between home and school.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 24.70 |
| 2003 | 34.93 |
| 2004 | 44.37 |
| 2005 | 43.47 |
| 2008 | 39.17 |
| 2009 | 37.04 |
| 2010 | 41.48 |
| 2014 | 14.82 |
| 2015 | 24.18 |
| 2016 | 16.08 |
| 2017 | 19.87 |
| 2018 | 22.49 |
School enrollment, preprimary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary, male (% gross) in Nigeria was 24.38 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 17 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 44.59 in 2004 and a minimum value of 15.26 in 2014.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to programs at the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment and to provide a bridge between home and school.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 26.31 |
| 2003 | 36.81 |
| 2004 | 44.59 |
| 2005 | 44.16 |
| 2008 | 37.48 |
| 2009 | 44.04 |
| 2010 | 42.16 |
| 2014 | 15.26 |
| 2015 | 23.81 |
| 2016 | 15.70 |
| 2017 | 19.45 |
| 2018 | 24.38 |
School enrollment, primary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in Nigeria was 87.45 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 48 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 113.08 in 1983 and a minimum value of 40.94 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 40.94 |
| 1971 | 44.42 |
| 1972 | 48.73 |
| 1973 | 50.35 |
| 1976 | 49.09 |
| 1977 | 60.10 |
| 1978 | 76.34 |
| 1979 | 89.75 |
| 1980 | 94.84 |
| 1981 | 103.07 |
| 1982 | 112.76 |
| 1983 | 113.08 |
| 1984 | 111.84 |
| 1985 | 106.28 |
| 1986 | 93.49 |
| 1987 | 89.74 |
| 1988 | 85.39 |
| 1989 | 83.05 |
| 1990 | 86.49 |
| 1991 | 85.65 |
| 1992 | 89.70 |
| 1993 | 93.82 |
| 1994 | 93.61 |
| 1995 | 89.30 |
| 1996 | 78.66 |
| 1999 | 94.11 |
| 2000 | 98.69 |
| 2001 | 96.38 |
| 2002 | 98.01 |
| 2003 | 99.47 |
| 2004 | 100.68 |
| 2005 | 101.37 |
| 2006 | 102.11 |
| 2007 | 93.31 |
| 2008 | 84.14 |
| 2009 | 85.39 |
| 2010 | 85.12 |
| 2011 | 90.67 |
| 2012 | 92.09 |
| 2013 | 94.12 |
| 2014 | 90.10 |
| 2016 | 84.73 |
| 2018 | 87.45 |
School enrollment, primary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary, female (% gross) in Nigeria was 86.46 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 48 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 99.26 in 1982 and a minimum value of 30.54 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 30.54 |
| 1971 | 34.43 |
| 1972 | 38.46 |
| 1973 | 40.65 |
| 1976 | 39.87 |
| 1977 | 51.76 |
| 1978 | 66.98 |
| 1979 | 78.42 |
| 1980 | 83.58 |
| 1981 | 91.30 |
| 1982 | 99.26 |
| 1983 | 98.65 |
| 1984 | 97.73 |
| 1985 | 95.03 |
| 1986 | 84.12 |
| 1987 | 80.92 |
| 1988 | 73.60 |
| 1989 | 75.96 |
| 1990 | 75.98 |
| 1991 | 76.32 |
| 1992 | 80.52 |
| 1993 | 83.48 |
| 1994 | 83.93 |
| 1995 | 80.93 |
| 1996 | 72.48 |
| 1999 | 83.91 |
| 2000 | 88.20 |
| 2001 | 87.09 |
| 2002 | 88.50 |
| 2003 | 90.20 |
| 2004 | 91.65 |
| 2005 | 92.61 |
| 2006 | 94.29 |
| 2007 | 87.38 |
| 2008 | 79.07 |
| 2009 | 80.64 |
| 2010 | 80.96 |
| 2011 | 87.46 |
| 2012 | 90.86 |
| 2013 | 92.90 |
| 2014 | 89.43 |
| 2016 | 82.18 |
| 2018 | 86.46 |
School enrollment, primary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary, male (% gross) in Nigeria was 88.41 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 48 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 127.08 in 1983 and a minimum value of 51.16 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 51.16 |
| 1971 | 54.23 |
| 1972 | 58.81 |
| 1973 | 59.86 |
| 1976 | 58.11 |
| 1977 | 68.26 |
| 1978 | 85.48 |
| 1979 | 100.80 |
| 1980 | 105.81 |
| 1981 | 114.53 |
| 1982 | 125.89 |
| 1983 | 127.08 |
| 1984 | 125.52 |
| 1985 | 117.20 |
| 1986 | 102.57 |
| 1987 | 98.28 |
| 1988 | 96.81 |
| 1989 | 89.90 |
| 1990 | 96.66 |
| 1991 | 94.67 |
| 1992 | 98.58 |
| 1993 | 103.81 |
| 1994 | 102.96 |
| 1995 | 97.39 |
| 1996 | 84.64 |
| 1999 | 103.98 |
| 2000 | 108.84 |
| 2001 | 105.36 |
| 2002 | 107.19 |
| 2003 | 108.43 |
| 2004 | 109.40 |
| 2005 | 109.82 |
| 2006 | 109.66 |
| 2007 | 99.04 |
| 2008 | 89.03 |
| 2009 | 89.97 |
| 2010 | 89.12 |
| 2011 | 93.76 |
| 2012 | 93.27 |
| 2013 | 95.29 |
| 2014 | 90.75 |
| 2016 | 87.17 |
| 2018 | 88.41 |
School enrollment, primary (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary (% net) in Nigeria was 64.14 as of 2010. As the graph below shows, over the past 11 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 70.31 in 2007 and a minimum value of 62.07 in 1999.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 62.07 |
| 2000 | 65.09 |
| 2004 | 66.40 |
| 2005 | 66.85 |
| 2006 | 67.34 |
| 2007 | 70.31 |
| 2008 | 63.40 |
| 2009 | 64.34 |
| 2010 | 64.14 |
School enrollment, primary, female (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary, female (% net) in Nigeria was 58.11 as of 2010. As the graph below shows, over the past 11 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 63.27 in 2006 and a minimum value of 56.30 in 1999.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 56.30 |
| 2000 | 59.18 |
| 2004 | 61.50 |
| 2005 | 62.14 |
| 2006 | 63.27 |
| 2007 | 62.71 |
| 2008 | 56.74 |
| 2009 | 57.87 |
| 2010 | 58.11 |
School enrollment, primary, male (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary, male (% net) in Nigeria was 69.95 as of 2010. As the graph below shows, over the past 11 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 77.65 in 2007 and a minimum value of 67.65 in 1999.
Definition: Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 67.65 |
| 2000 | 70.80 |
| 2004 | 71.13 |
| 2005 | 71.41 |
| 2006 | 71.28 |
| 2007 | 77.65 |
| 2008 | 69.82 |
| 2009 | 70.58 |
| 2010 | 69.95 |
School enrollment, primary, private (% of total primary)
School enrollment, primary, private (% of total primary) in Nigeria was 19.74 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 48 years was 44.02 in 1971, while its lowest value was 5.00 in 2006.
Definition: Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 37.68 |
| 1971 | 44.02 |
| 1972 | 30.08 |
| 2000 | 6.50 |
| 2006 | 5.00 |
| 2007 | 5.57 |
| 2008 | 5.14 |
| 2009 | 6.47 |
| 2010 | 7.97 |
| 2011 | 15.69 |
| 2012 | 14.85 |
| 2013 | 14.85 |
| 2014 | 13.47 |
| 2016 | 12.66 |
| 2018 | 19.74 |
School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in Nigeria was 43.51 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 48 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 56.21 in 2013 and a minimum value of 4.43 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.43 |
| 1971 | 4.79 |
| 1972 | 5.33 |
| 1973 | 5.95 |
| 1977 | 7.65 |
| 1978 | 9.03 |
| 1979 | 10.97 |
| 1980 | 13.68 |
| 1981 | 17.11 |
| 1982 | 21.03 |
| 1983 | 25.18 |
| 1984 | 28.84 |
| 1985 | 29.33 |
| 1986 | 27.22 |
| 1987 | 27.21 |
| 1989 | 24.25 |
| 1990 | 24.72 |
| 1999 | 23.55 |
| 2000 | 24.61 |
| 2001 | 27.03 |
| 2002 | 29.61 |
| 2004 | 35.00 |
| 2005 | 34.96 |
| 2006 | 34.46 |
| 2007 | 31.87 |
| 2008 | 35.39 |
| 2009 | 39.23 |
| 2010 | 44.22 |
| 2011 | 45.56 |
| 2012 | 47.18 |
| 2013 | 56.21 |
| 2014 | 45.62 |
| 2015 | 46.78 |
| 2016 | 42.00 |
| 2018 | 43.51 |
School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross) in Nigeria was 42.41 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 48 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 53.51 in 2013 and a minimum value of 2.85 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.85 |
| 1971 | 3.07 |
| 1972 | 3.46 |
| 1973 | 4.12 |
| 1977 | 4.97 |
| 1978 | 6.27 |
| 1979 | 7.44 |
| 1980 | 8.70 |
| 1981 | 11.56 |
| 1982 | 14.88 |
| 1983 | 14.70 |
| 1984 | 14.88 |
| 1986 | 22.68 |
| 1987 | 23.78 |
| 1989 | 21.32 |
| 1990 | 21.50 |
| 1999 | 22.38 |
| 2000 | 22.45 |
| 2001 | 24.53 |
| 2002 | 25.55 |
| 2004 | 31.02 |
| 2005 | 31.68 |
| 2006 | 30.91 |
| 2007 | 27.68 |
| 2008 | 32.13 |
| 2009 | 36.45 |
| 2010 | 41.19 |
| 2011 | 41.89 |
| 2012 | 44.95 |
| 2013 | 53.51 |
| 2014 | 43.01 |
| 2015 | 44.67 |
| 2016 | 39.83 |
| 2018 | 42.41 |
School enrollment, secondary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary, male (% gross) in Nigeria was 44.57 as of 2018. As the graph below shows, over the past 48 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 58.81 in 2013 and a minimum value of 6.01 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6.01 |
| 1971 | 6.49 |
| 1972 | 7.19 |
| 1973 | 7.76 |
| 1977 | 10.29 |
| 1978 | 11.74 |
| 1979 | 14.42 |
| 1980 | 18.55 |
| 1981 | 22.54 |
| 1982 | 27.05 |
| 1983 | 35.45 |
| 1984 | 42.53 |
| 1986 | 31.66 |
| 1987 | 30.56 |
| 1989 | 27.11 |
| 1990 | 27.86 |
| 1999 | 24.69 |
| 2000 | 26.70 |
| 2001 | 29.46 |
| 2002 | 33.55 |
| 2004 | 38.85 |
| 2005 | 38.13 |
| 2006 | 37.90 |
| 2007 | 35.93 |
| 2008 | 38.54 |
| 2009 | 41.93 |
| 2010 | 47.15 |
| 2011 | 49.11 |
| 2012 | 49.34 |
| 2013 | 58.81 |
| 2014 | 48.16 |
| 2015 | 48.82 |
| 2016 | 44.10 |
| 2018 | 44.57 |
School enrollment, secondary, private (% of total secondary)
School enrollment, secondary, private (% of total secondary) in Nigeria was 22.80 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 12 years was 24.18 in 2011, while its lowest value was 11.85 in 2006.
Definition: Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 11.85 |
| 2007 | 13.68 |
| 2008 | 12.90 |
| 2009 | 19.98 |
| 2010 | 21.53 |
| 2011 | 24.18 |
| 2012 | 18.70 |
| 2013 | 18.72 |
| 2014 | 22.65 |
| 2015 | 22.27 |
| 2016 | 19.03 |
| 2018 | 22.80 |
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) in Nigeria was 10.17 as of 2011. As the graph below shows, over the past 36 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 10.49 in 2005 and a minimum value of 0.74 in 1975.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.74 |
| 1976 | 0.82 |
| 1977 | 1.04 |
| 1978 | 1.17 |
| 1979 | 1.61 |
| 1980 | 1.84 |
| 1981 | 2.33 |
| 1982 | 2.68 |
| 1983 | 2.87 |
| 1984 | 3.02 |
| 1985 | 3.41 |
| 1986 | 3.57 |
| 1987 | 3.51 |
| 1988 | 3.88 |
| 1989 | 4.15 |
| 1999 | 6.12 |
| 2003 | 9.71 |
| 2004 | 9.93 |
| 2005 | 10.49 |
| 2010 | 9.57 |
| 2011 | 10.17 |
School enrollment, tertiary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary, female (% gross) in Nigeria was 8.30 as of 2011. As the graph below shows, over the past 26 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 8.67 in 2005 and a minimum value of 1.77 in 1985.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.77 |
| 1986 | 1.91 |
| 1987 | 1.99 |
| 1988 | 1.96 |
| 1989 | 2.02 |
| 1999 | 5.37 |
| 2003 | 7.89 |
| 2004 | 8.21 |
| 2005 | 8.67 |
| 2010 | 8.12 |
| 2011 | 8.30 |
School enrollment, tertiary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary, male (% gross) in Nigeria was 12.00 as of 2011. As the graph below shows, over the past 26 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 12.26 in 2005 and a minimum value of 5.00 in 1987.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5.04 |
| 1986 | 5.22 |
| 1987 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 5.77 |
| 1989 | 6.25 |
| 1999 | 6.86 |
| 2003 | 11.49 |
| 2004 | 11.60 |
| 2005 | 12.26 |
| 2010 | 10.98 |
| 2011 | 12.00 |
Classification
Topic: Education Indicators
Sub-Topic: Participation
