Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Namibia
Namibia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 54,710 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Namibia, 1986–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Namibia recorded 54,710 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 88.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Namibia peaked at 54,710 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,224, in 1987.
That places Namibia 129th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 4,568 | — |
| 1987 | 3,224 | -29.4% |
| 1988 | 4,727 | +46.6% |
| 1989 | 4,756 | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 5,649 | +18.8% |
| 1991 | 5,780 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 5,482 | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 4,900 | -10.6% |
| 1994 | 4,579 | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 34,759 | +659.1% |
| 2000 | 38,714 | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 42,669 | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 50,294 | +17.9% |
| 2003 | 45,904 | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 41,515 | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 37,126 | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 32,736 | -11.8% |
| 2007 | 26,671 | -18.5% |
| 2008 | 20,606 | -22.7% |
| 2009 | 14,540 | -29.4% |
| 2010 | 8,475 | -41.7% |
| 2011 | 13,024 | +53.7% |
| 2012 | 17,572 | +34.9% |
| 2013 | 24,745 | +40.8% |
| 2014 | 28,994 | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 33,244 | +14.7% |
| 2016 | 37,494 | +12.8% |
| 2017 | 41,743 | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 43,448 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 46,197 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 45,412 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 48,336 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 50,408 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 53,284 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 54,710 | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,319 | 3,224 | 4,756 | 4 |
| 1990s | 10,192 | 4,579 | 34,759 | 6 |
| 2000s | 35,077 | 14,540 | 50,294 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,494 | 8,475 | 46,197 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,430 | 45,412 | 54,710 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More education data for Namibia
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,724 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 67,906 (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,030 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,210 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 42,907 (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -4.68 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 24,999 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Namibia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Namibia was 54,710 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 54,710 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,224 in 1987.
- How does Namibia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Namibia ranks 129th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.