Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Namibia
Namibia: Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions was 4.77 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Namibia, 1999–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Namibia stood at 4.77 millions.
That represents a change of 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 us$ in Namibia peaked at 22.82 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
That places Namibia 116th out of 156 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 … US constant millions in Namibia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 millions | — |
| 2000 | 0.8079 millions | — |
| 2001 | 0.9032 millions | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 22.82 millions | +2426.9% |
| 2003 | 1.99 millions | -91.3% |
| 2005 | 2.46 millions | +23.2% |
| 2006 | 2.57 millions | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 2.29 millions | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 5.24 millions | +128.5% |
| 2016 | 5.15 millions | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 4.77 millions | -7.4% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 4.77 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 13.59 millions, 35% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 4.77 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.55 millions, 1.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 4.84 millions | 0.8079 millions | 22.82 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.06 millions | 4.77 millions | 5.24 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 113 Bermuda 6.28 millions compare
- 114 Trinidad and Tobago 5.86 millions compare
- 115 Brunei 5.42 millions compare
- 117 Vanuatu 4.08 millions compare
- 118 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3.92 millions compare
- 119 Burkina Faso 3.55 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 us$ in Namibia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Namibia was 4.77 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.82 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
- How does Namibia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Namibia ranks 116th out of 156 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release