Niger Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Niger's primary enrollment was 65.24% in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Niger's primary enrollment stood at 65.24% in 2025, a rise of +0.59pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 65.24% by 2025. Niger ranked 181st globally.
Niger’s primary school enrollment has risen dramatically from an all‑time trough of 11.25 % in 1971 to a peak of 74.38 % in 2017, before slipping slightly to 65.24 % in 2025, placing the country 181st in the world. This 53‑year trajectory reflects sustained expansion of public schooling, yet the recent decline suggests challenges in maintaining gains, possibly linked to demographic pressure and limited fiscal capacity. Compared with its closest regional peer, Burkina Faso, which records a 70.52 % enrollment rate, Niger lags behind despite having achieved a higher historic peak. The modest drop after 2017 may also be influenced by security concerns in the Sahel that disrupt school attendance. Continued investment in teacher recruitment, infrastructure, and conflict‑sensitive education delivery will be crucial if Niger is to reverse the downward swing and move toward the higher enrollment levels observed in its more successful peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 64.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 64.98% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 65.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 65.24% | +0.59pp | #181 |
| 2024 | 64.65% | −2.23pp | #93 |
| 2023 | 66.88% | +0.63pp | #158 |
| 2022 | 66.25% | +0.39pp | #161 |
| 2021 | 65.86% | −0.91pp | #163 |
| 2019 | 66.77% | −7.61pp | #163 |
| 2017 | 74.38% | +1.53pp | #160 |
| 2016 | 72.85% | +1.95pp | #168 |
| 2015 | 70.89% | +2.20pp | #165 |
| 2014 | 68.69% | +0.64pp | #168 |
| 2013 | 68.05% | +0.90pp | #161 |
| 2012 | 67.15% | +1.90pp | #168 |
| 2011 | 65.25% | +3.65pp | #168 |
| 2010 | 61.60% | +3.63pp | #163 |
| 2009 | 57.97% | +3.74pp | #168 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's primary enrollment was 65.24% in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Niger's primary enrollment peaked at 74.38% in 2017.
The lowest primary enrollment in Niger was 11.25% in 1971.
Niger ranks 181st globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's primary enrollment is projected to reach 65.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Niger in 2025 was 65.24%. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_primary-enrollment,
title = {Niger Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}