Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Namibia
Namibia: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) was 4.05 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Namibia, 1999–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Namibia is 4.05 millions, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 12.4% on the previous year and up 72.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Namibia peaked at 12.85 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
That places Namibia 121st out of 160 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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, US$ (millions) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 millions | — |
| 2000 | 0.5179 millions | — |
| 2001 | 0.5672 millions | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 12.85 millions | +2165.2% |
| 2003 | 1.01 millions | -92.2% |
| 2005 | 2.1 millions | +107.8% |
| 2006 | 2.34 millions | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 2.26 millions | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 5.53 millions | +144.6% |
| 2016 | 4.63 millions | -16.3% |
| 2017 | 4.05 millions | -12.4% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 4.05 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.61 millions, 26% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 4.05 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.89 millions, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.09 millions | 0.5179 millions | 12.85 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.74 millions | 4.05 millions | 5.53 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 118 Trinidad and Tobago 5.86 millions compare
- 119 Seychelles 5.66 millions compare
- 120 Brunei 4.22 millions compare
- 122 Vanuatu 4.04 millions compare
- 123 Zambia 3.89 millions compare
- 124 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3.8 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, us$ in Namibia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Namibia was 4.05 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.85 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
- How does Namibia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Namibia ranks 121st out of 160 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.9%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release