American Samoa vs Namibia: School life expectancy, primary, both sexes
American Samoa
7.19 years
in 1992
Namibia
8.68 years
in 2024
American Samoa rank
21st
Namibia rank
4th
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes over time
- American Samoa
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 8.68 years against 7.19 years in American Samoa, a difference of 1.49 years.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.2 times American Samoa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 21st and Namibia ranks 4th of 212 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.97 years | 9.19 years | 1.21 years | Namibia |
| 1990s | 7.62 years | 9.57 years | 1.95 years | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school life expectancy, primary, both sexes, American Samoa or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 8.68 years against 7.19 years in American Samoa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in school life expectancy, primary, both sexes between American Samoa and Namibia?
- 1.49 years, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Namibia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1986 to 1992.
- How do American Samoa and Namibia rank globally for school life expectancy, primary, both sexes?
- American Samoa ranks 21st and Namibia ranks 4th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release