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

Latest (2024)
54,710
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
129th
of 214 countries
All-time high
54,710
in 2024
All-time low
3,224
in 1987
Years of data
35
1986–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Namibia, 1986–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k1986200520241986: 4.6k1987: 3.2k1988: 4.7k1989: 4.8k1990: 5.6k1991: 5.8k1992: 5.5k1993: 4.9k1994: 4.6k1999: 34.8k2000: 38.7k2001: 42.7k2002: 50.3k2003: 45.9k2004: 41.5k2005: 37.1k2006: 32.7k2007: 26.7k2008: 20.6k2009: 14.5k2010: 8.5k2011: 13.0k2012: 17.6k2013: 24.7k2014: 29.0k2015: 33.2k2016: 37.5k2017: 41.7k2018: 43.4k2019: 46.2k2020: 45.4k2021: 48.3k2022: 50.4k2023: 53.3k2024: 54.7k

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

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Namibia, 1986 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  3. 128 Eritrea 55,627 compare
  4. 130 Estonia 52,298 compare
  5. 131 Qatar 50,803 compare
  6. 132 Lesotho 46,622 compare

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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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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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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
435 places, 19,298 data points, 1970–2025
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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.