Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Namibia
Namibia: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 1,865 millions in 2010. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Namibia, 1999–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2010, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Namibia stood at 1,865 millions. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 32.5% on the previous year and up 82.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Namibia peaked at 1,865 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 996.23 millions, in 2003.
Namibia ranks 109th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,021 millions | — |
| 2000 | 1,021 millions | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,055 millions | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 1,044 millions | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 996.23 millions | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 1,175 millions | +17.9% |
| 2008 | 1,407 millions | +19.8% |
| 2010 | 1,865 millions | +32.5% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 1,865 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,544 millions, 73% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 1,865 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,457 millions, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,021 millions | 1,021 millions | 1,021 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,116 millions | 996.23 millions | 1,407 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,865 millions | 1,865 millions | 1,865 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More education data for Namibia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.68 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.13 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Namibia?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Namibia was 1,865 millions in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,865 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 996.23 millions in 2003.
- How does Namibia rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Namibia ranks 109th out of 166 countries with data for 2010.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release