Secondary education, vocational pupils in Namibia
Namibia: Secondary education, vocational pupils was 97 in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Namibia, 1986–1997
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
In 1997, secondary education, vocational pupils in Namibia stood at 97.
The figure is up 18.3% on the previous year and down 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils in Namibia peaked at 875 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 82, in 1996.
Namibia ranks 179th of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 154 | — |
| 1987 | 193 | +25.3% |
| 1988 | 312 | +61.7% |
| 1989 | 377 | +20.8% |
| 1990 | 598 | +58.6% |
| 1991 | 875 | +46.3% |
| 1992 | 719 | -17.8% |
| 1993 | 589 | -18.1% |
| 1994 | 136 | -76.9% |
| 1995 | 96 | -29.4% |
| 1996 | 82 | -14.6% |
| 1997 | 97 | +18.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 97 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 25,162, 0% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 97 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17,565, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 259 | 154 | 377 | 4 |
| 1990s | 399 | 82 | 875 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 176 American Samoa 180 compare
- 177 Saint Lucia 137 compare
- 178 San Marino 108 compare
- 180 Seychelles 88 compare
- 181 British Virgin Islands 79 compare
- 182 Barbados 73 compare
More education data for Namibia
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1947 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, vocational pupils in Namibia?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils in Namibia was 97 in 1997, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 875 in 1991.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 82 in 1996.
- How does Namibia rank for secondary education, vocational pupils?
- Namibia ranks 179th out of 201 countries with data for 1997.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Secondary education, vocational pupils. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Secondary vocational pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in technical and vocational education programs, including teacher training.