Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Namibia
Namibia: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 26.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Namibia, 1991–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Namibia is 26.1%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Namibia peaked at 26.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 1991.
That places Namibia 119th out of 194 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.8% | — |
| 1994 | 6.2% | +118.3% |
| 1995 | 7.1% | +14.1% |
| 1997 | 5.3% | -25.0% |
| 1998 | 6.5% | +22.9% |
| 2001 | 7.4% | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 6.1% | -18.3% |
| 2003 | 6.4% | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 7.1% | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 6.8% | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 9.5% | +40.6% |
| 2012 | 16.9% | +78.1% |
| 2013 | 17.5% | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 18.5% | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 19.7% | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 21.4% | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 22.5% | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 23.7% | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 25.9% | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 26.0% | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 26.6% | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 26.1% | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.6% | 2.8% | 7.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.2% | 6.1% | 9.5% | 6 |
| 2010s | 20.7% | 16.9% | 25.9% | 8 |
| 2020s | 26.2% | 26.0% | 26.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More education data for Namibia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 236,050 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 21,240 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 8.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 124,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,724 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,710 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.68 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Namibia?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Namibia was 26.1% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 26.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 1991.
- How does Namibia rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Namibia ranks 119th out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. 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 Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release