Education · West Africa
Nigeria Lower Secondary Completion
74.1%as of 2024+9.3% vs 2021
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary education. Source: UNESCO UIS. Updated May 10, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Lower Secondary Completion |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 74.1% |
| 2021 | 67.8% |
| 2018 | 62.6% |
| 2016 | 67.4% |
| 2013 | 51.7% |
| 2011 | 62.9% |
| 2010 | 63.1% |
| 2008 | 50.1% |
| 2007 | 51% |
| 2003 | 40% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=lower_secondary_completion_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Lower Secondary Completion across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Lower Secondary Completion |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 86.6% |
| South Africa | 92.5% |
| Egypt | 88.1% |
| Ghana | 71.2% |
| Ethiopia | 30.4% |
| Tanzania | 28% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nigeria's lower secondary completion rate?
Nigeria's lower secondary completion rate is 74.1% as of 2024, according to UNESCO UIS.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from UNESCO UIS and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Nigeria Lower Secondary Completion data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=lower_secondary_completion_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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