Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Namibia
Namibia: Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS was -1,433 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Namibia, 2002–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Namibia recorded -1,433 for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.8% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Namibia peaked at -644 in 2014 and was at its lowest, -7,914, in 2006.
That places Namibia 85th out of 148 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.
Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -5,426 | — |
| 2003 | -6,483 | +19.5% |
| 2005 | -6,175 | -4.8% |
| 2006 | -7,914 | +28.2% |
| 2008 | -7,043 | -11.0% |
| 2012 | -1,068 | -84.8% |
| 2013 | -1,324 | +24.0% |
| 2014 | -644 | -51.4% |
| 2015 | -1,058 | +64.3% |
| 2016 | -1,492 | +41.0% |
| 2017 | -1,695 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | -2,661 | +57.0% |
| 2019 | -1,841 | -30.8% |
| 2020 | -2,101 | +14.1% |
| 2022 | -1,433 | -31.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's -1,433 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,650, 22% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Namibia's -1,433 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,350, 43% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -6,608 | -7,914 | -5,426 | 5 |
| 2010s | -1,473 | -2,661 | -644 | 8 |
| 2020s | -1,767 | -2,101 | -1,433 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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 net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Namibia?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Namibia was -1,433 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was -644 in 2014.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7,914 in 2006.
- How does Namibia rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Namibia ranks 85th out of 148 countries with data for 2022.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. 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 Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release