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Out-of-School Children in Nigeria: Full List of State-by-State Rankings (Ages 6-15)

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Published: March 21, 2024
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Nigeria faces a significant challenge with many children out of school. This issue is more pronounced in certain states, particularly in the northern regions.

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OverviewState-by-State AnalysisHighest PercentagesMid-Range PercentagesLower PercentagesDetailed Breakdown by States (Table)

The National Mass Education Programme Initiative (NMPI) 2022 has provided a comprehensive list detailing the percentage of out-of-school children across various states.

Below is an extensive breakdown of these figures.

Overview

The data reveals a concerning trend where states such as Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe have the highest percentages of out-of-school children, with figures surpassing 60%. This highlights the urgent need for interventions to ensure that children in these regions have access to education.

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State-by-State Analysis

Highest Percentages

The following states have the highest rates of out-of-school children:

  • Kebbi: 67.6%
  • Sokoto: 66.4%
  • Yobe: 62.9%

These states are followed closely by Zamfara and Bauchi, with over half of the children aged 6–15 not attending school.

Mid-Range Percentages

States such as Jigawa, Gombe, and Katsina also show concerning figures:

  • Jigawa: 51.1%
  • Gombe: 48%
  • Katsina: 45.9%

Lower Percentages

At the lower end of the spectrum, states like Lagos, Abia, and Anambra have the lowest percentages:

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  • Lagos: 6.4%
  • Abia: 5.6%
  • Anambra: 2.9%

These figures suggest a better educational outreach and possibly more effective policies in place to combat the issue of out-of-school children.

Detailed Breakdown by States (Table)

RankStatePercentage (%)
1Kebbi67.6
2Sokoto66.4
3Yobe62.9
4Zamfara61.3
5Bauchi55.7
6Borno54.2
7Jigawa51.1
8Gombe48.0
9Katsina45.9
10Niger42.8
11Kano39.2
12Taraba28.8
13Nasarawa25.4
14Plateau23.2
15Kwara22.0
16Kaduna21.9
17Adamawa21.7
18Oyo20.9
19Ogun20.5
20Benue18.4
21Ebonyi16.7
22Ondo13.8
23Osun12.8
24FCT12.8
25Edo11.3
26Akwa Ibom10.6
27Kogi10.2
28Delta9.3
29Rivers7.7
30Cross River7.6
31Enugu7.5
32Bayelsa7.4
33Lagos6.4
34Abia5.6
35Ekiti5.1
36Imo5.1
37Anambra2.9
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