Nigeria education statistics
Literacy, enrolment, spending for Nigeria: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Nigeria | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy | 70.4% | 2024 | #109 of 136 | 87.7% |
| Primary enrolment (gross) | 89.6% | 2023 | #175 of 200 | 102.2% |
| Secondary enrolment (gross) | 46.9% | 2023 | #173 of 195 | 77.3% |
| University enrolment (gross) | 9.7% | 2011 | #160 of 183 | 43.6% |
| Education spending, % of GDP | 0.3% | 2023 | #189 of 190 | 3.6% |
Education: world rankings · Nigeria population
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