Niger Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Niger's secondary enrollment was 20.76% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Niger's secondary enrollment stood at 20.76% in 2025, a rise of +0.90pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.76% by 2025. Niger ranked 163rd globally.
Niger’s secondary school enrollment has risen from a mere 0.95 % in 1971, the all‑time trough, to 20.76 % in 2025, placing the country 163rd in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2017 at 23.76 % before slipping slightly, reflecting persistent constraints in financing, teacher supply and rural access that limit sustained gains. Over the 45‑year span, enrollment has increased by more than 20 percentage points, yet remains well below regional peers such as Burkina Faso, where secondary enrollment stands at 26.63 %, and Chad at 25.05 %. The modest decline after the 2017 high suggests that policy shocks, such as budget reallocations or security challenges, can quickly erode progress. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training and gender‑responsive programs will be essential to keep the trend upward and narrow the gap with neighboring countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 20.51% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20.64% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.76% | +0.90pp | #163 |
| 2024 | 19.87% | −1.69pp | #71 |
| 2023 | 21.56% | −2.20pp | #141 |
| 2017 | 23.76% | +1.09pp | #138 |
| 2016 | 22.67% | +2.98pp | #144 |
| 2015 | 19.69% | +1.85pp | #153 |
| 2014 | 17.85% | +1.89pp | #149 |
| 2013 | 15.96% | +1.16pp | #141 |
| 2012 | 14.80% | +1.14pp | #149 |
| 2011 | 13.66% | +0.86pp | #154 |
| 2010 | 12.81% | +1.61pp | #148 |
| 2009 | 11.20% | +0.54pp | #144 |
| 2008 | 10.66% | +0.36pp | #146 |
| 2007 | 10.30% | −0.38pp | #148 |
| 2006 | 10.68% | +1.42pp | #143 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's secondary enrollment was 20.76% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.
Niger's secondary enrollment peaked at 23.76% in 2017.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Niger was 0.95% in 1971.
Niger ranks 163rd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 20.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Niger in 2025 was 20.76%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Niger Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}