Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Namibia
Namibia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate was 4.48 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Namibia, 1987–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Namibia stood at 4.48 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 44.3% on the previous year and up 267.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Namibia peaked at 8.79 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -1.36 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Namibia ranks 21st of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 4.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0.9207 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 1989 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -247.7% |
| 1990 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -260.2% |
| 1991 | 8.79 % change on previous year | +303.2% |
| 1992 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 1993 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 1994 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +291.4% |
| 1995 | 0.1504 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 1996 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +812.6% |
| 1997 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 1998 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1999 | -0.8226 % change on previous year | -147.7% |
| 2000 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -295.6% |
| 2001 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 2002 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 2004 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -231.9% |
| 2005 | 0.1948 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 2006 | -0.4129 % change on previous year | -311.9% |
| 2007 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -519.9% |
| 2008 | -0.5143 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 2009 | -0.1183 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2010 | 0.418 % change on previous year | -453.3% |
| 2011 | 0.5237 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2012 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +204.4% |
| 2013 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +43.4% |
| 2014 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2015 | 3.35 % change on previous year | +175.0% |
| 2016 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2017 | 4.73 % change on previous year | +108.4% |
| 2018 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2019 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 2020 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 2021 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +80.3% |
| 2022 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 2023 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +33.1% |
| 2024 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 4.48 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.48 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 4.48 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.27 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +812.6% | 0.1504 % change on previous year | 1.37 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.41 % change on previous year | -1.36 % change on previous year | 4.68 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.26 % change on previous year | -0.8226 % change on previous year | 8.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6071 % change on previous year | -1.35 % change on previous year | 2.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.28 % change on previous year | 0.418 % change on previous year | 4.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.98 % change on previous year | 1.77 % change on previous year | 4.48 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 18 Qatar 5.09 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Turks and Caicos Islands 4.61 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Botswana 4.49 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Mozambique 4.4 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Czechia 4.37 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Bahrain 4.09 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Namibia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,653 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,003 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 26,964 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 27,746 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 236,050 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 590,029 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1947 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Namibia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Namibia was 4.48 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.79 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.36 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Namibia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Namibia ranks 21st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.6%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.