Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Namibia
Namibia: Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions was 11.7 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Namibia, 1999–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 11.7 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and up 85.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Namibia peaked at 55.94 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
Namibia ranks 108th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Namibia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 millions | — |
| 2000 | 1.98 millions | — |
| 2001 | 2.21 millions | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 55.94 millions | +2426.9% |
| 2003 | 4.89 millions | -91.3% |
| 2005 | 6.02 millions | +23.2% |
| 2006 | 6.3 millions | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 5.62 millions | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 12.84 millions | +128.5% |
| 2016 | 12.63 millions | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 11.7 millions | -7.4% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 11.7 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 50.87 millions, 23% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 11.7 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.09 millions, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.85 millions | 1.98 millions | 55.94 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 12.39 millions | 11.7 millions | 12.84 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 105 Andorra 14.95 millions compare
- 106 Aruba 13.59 millions compare
- 107 Brunei 12.11 millions compare
- 109 Seychelles 11.35 millions compare
- 110 Burkina Faso 11.09 millions compare
- 111 Trinidad and Tobago 10.89 millions compare
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 pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Namibia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Namibia was 11.7 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 55.94 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
- How does Namibia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Namibia ranks 108th out of 146 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release