Nigeria Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
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
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
Nigeria's primary completion rate was 70.16% in 2010. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Nigeria's primary completion rate peaked at 86.46% in 2006.
The lowest primary completion rate in Nigeria was 65.82% in 2008.
Nigeria ranks 110th globally in primary completion rate as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary completion rate of Nigeria in 2010 was 70.16%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Nigeria Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}