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Headline data

Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex
Year Value Series GeoCode
2021 26.4 Percentage of population age 3 and above who never attended formal education NG
2021 14.8 Percentage of population age 3 and above who never attended formal education but ever attended non-formal education NG

Source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.

Definition and concepts

The percentage of youth and adults in a given age range (e.g. 15-24 years, 25-64 years, etc) participating in formal or non-formal education in a given time period (at least three months)
Data collection method

Derived Data
Data providers

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Data last updated Mar 13, 2025
Metadata last updated Apr 22, 2025

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex
Target

Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
Metadata update

2024-07-29
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Related indicators

1.4, 4.4, 4.5, 5.b, 8.5, 9.2

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Organisation

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
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