Nigeria Education Data
SchoolRegistry is building the most comprehensive education data archive in Nigeria. Track trends, compare metrics, and discover insights: the Bloomberg of Nigerian education.
Number of Universities in Nigeria (1960–2026)
From 1 university at independence to over 255 today. Track the 66-year expansion of federal, state, and private universities across Nigeria.
JAMB UTME Candidates (2000–2026): The Demand Surge
JAMB registrations grew from 400,000 to over 2 million candidates. See the year-by-year trend, admission gaps, and what it means for Nigerian students.
Nigerians Studying Abroad: Top Destinations (2026)
Over 150,000 Nigerians now study abroad. UK leads with 80,000 students: 4x growth in 5 years. Compare costs, visa policies, and destination trends.
Why Education Data Matters
Nigeria's education sector serves over 40 million students across 150,000+ schools, yet reliable data remains fragmented across government agencies, international bodies, and institutional silos. SchoolRegistry aggregates, verifies, and visualises this data so parents, policymakers, and education investors can make informed decisions.
Research partner: Our sister research firm PollsAfrica tracks the wider national statistics and survey programmes for Nigeria, if you want to see where the underlying household data comes from.