Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Namibia
Namibia: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 9.4 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Namibia, 1999–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Namibia is 9.4 millions, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and up 118.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Namibia peaked at 34.85 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
Namibia ranks 111th of 147 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 millions | — |
| 2000 | 1.18 millions | — |
| 2001 | 1.35 millions | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 34.85 millions | +2483.8% |
| 2003 | 3.09 millions | -91.1% |
| 2005 | 3.99 millions | +29.1% |
| 2006 | 4.3 millions | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 4.07 millions | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 10.03 millions | +146.7% |
| 2016 | 10.14 millions | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 9.4 millions | -7.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 9.4 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55.29 millions, 17% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 9.4 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.1 millions, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 7.55 millions | 1.18 millions | 34.85 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 9.86 millions | 9.4 millions | 10.14 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 108 Aruba 12.28 millions compare
- 109 Trinidad and Tobago 10.89 millions compare
- 110 Seychelles 9.85 millions compare
- 112 Mauritania 9.1 millions compare
- 113 Zambia 8.89 millions compare
- 114 Burkina Faso 8.69 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, ppp$ in Namibia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Namibia was 9.4 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 34.85 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
- How does Namibia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Namibia ranks 111th out of 147 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.5%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release