Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes in Nigeria
Nigeria: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes was 57.4% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes in Nigeria, 1991–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 57.4% for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes in 2018.
The figure is up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes in Nigeria peaked at 67.8% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 47.5%, in 2008.
That places Nigeria 74th out of 83 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 49.6% | — |
| 2003 | 50.7% | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 67.8% | +33.9% |
| 2008 | 47.5% | -29.9% |
| 2018 | 57.4% | +20.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.6% | 49.6% | 49.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 55.4% | 47.5% | 67.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 57.4% | 57.4% | 57.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes in Nigeria?
- Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes in Nigeria was 57.4% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 67.8% in 2006.
- What is the lowest literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.5% in 2008.
- How does Nigeria rank for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes?
- Nigeria ranks 74th out of 83 countries with data for 2018.
- Is literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of the population between age 25 and age 64 who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 25-64 years by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.