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Nigeria Primary Completion Rate

Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group)  SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS

70.16% +0.27pp (+0.4%)
Year 2010 Rank #110 Global Peak 86.46% (2006) Source World Bank

Nigeria Primary Completion Rate (2000–2010)

Overview

Nigeria's primary completion rate stood at 70.16% in 2010, a rise of +0.27pp from 2009. Nigeria ranked 110th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2010 70.16% +0.27pp #110
2009 69.89% +4.07pp #113
2008 65.82% −10.45pp #110
2007 76.27% −10.19pp #101
2006 86.46% +7.28pp #84
2005 79.18% +2.62pp #100
2004 76.56% −4.03pp #96
2000 80.59% #80

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +20.5% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nigeria's primary completion rate?

Nigeria's primary completion rate was 70.16% in 2010. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Nigeria?

Nigeria's primary completion rate peaked at 86.46% in 2006.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Nigeria?

The lowest primary completion rate in Nigeria was 65.82% in 2008.

How does Nigeria rank in primary completion rate?

Nigeria ranks 110th globally in primary completion rate as of 2010.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary completion rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the primary completion rate of Nigeria in 2010?

The primary completion rate of Nigeria in 2010 was 70.16%. This ranks 110th in the world.

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