Nigeria Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Nigeria's primary completion rate was 70.16% in 2010, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2009. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Nigeria’s primary completion rate fell from 80.59 % in 2000 to a low of 65.82 % in 2008, marking the all‑time trough, before rebounding to an all‑time peak of 86.46 % in 2006 and then slipping to 70.16 % in 2010, a level that placed the country 110th globally. Over the eight‑year span the indicator shows a volatile pattern, with the 2006 peak occurring during a period of expanded school‑feeding programmes and heightened enrollment drives, while the 2008 decline coincided with heightened security challenges and funding shortfalls in the northern states. By 2010 Nigeria’s rate lagged behind peers such as Bosnia and Herzegovina (72.40 %) and Cameroon (73.59 %), suggesting that despite periodic gains the country has struggled to sustain improvements. Continued investment in teacher training, infrastructure and conflict‑sensitive education delivery will be crucial if Nigeria is to reverse the recent downward drift and move toward higher completion levels.
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}
}