Education · West Africa
Nigeria Secondary Enrollment
Gross enrollment ratio in secondary education, regardless of age, as a share of the official secondary-age population. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Secondary Enrollment |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 46.9% |
| 2021 | 45.4% |
| 2020 | 44.1% |
| 2018 | 40.5% |
| 2016 | 39.3% |
| 2015 | 43.8% |
| 2014 | 42.8% |
| 2013 | 52.8% |
| 2012 | 44.5% |
| 2011 | 43% |
| 2010 | 41.8% |
| 2009 | 37.1% |
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=secondary_enrollment_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Secondary Enrollment across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Secondary Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 84.3% |
| South Africa | 104.1% |
| Egypt | 84.8% |
| Ghana | 75.7% |
| Ethiopia | 33.9% |
| Tanzania | 28.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nigeria's secondary school enrollment ratio?
Nigeria's secondary school enrollment ratio is 46.9% as of 2023, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Nigeria Secondary Enrollment data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=secondary_enrollment_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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