Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Namibia

Namibia: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 36.51 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
36.51
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
141st
of 197 countries
All-time high
48.08
in 2002
All-time low
8.1
in 1987
Years of data
25
1986–2021

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Namibia, 1986–2021

10203040501986200320211986: 11.71987: 8.11988: 11.61989: 11.41990: 13.21991: 13.21992: 12.11993: 10.61994: 9.61999: 33.62001: 40.82002: 48.12006: 31.92010: 8.42011: 132012: 16.42013: 22.22014: 25.22015: 27.62016: 33.72017: 33.52018: 34.22019: 35.82020: 34.72021: 36.5

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Namibia recorded 36.51 for preprimary gross enrollment rate in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 180.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Namibia peaked at 48.08 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 8.1, in 1987.

That places Namibia 141st out of 197 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 10.7 8.1 11.73 4
1990s 15.38 9.63 33.58 6
2000s 40.27 31.88 48.08 3
2010s 25 8.4 35.76 10
2020s 35.59 34.66 36.51 2

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 138 Angola 39.61 compare
  2. 139 Kyrgyzstan 38.54 compare
  3. 140 Puerto Rico 37.53 compare
  4. 142 Bangladesh 36.38 compare
  5. 143 Cameroon 35.62 compare
  6. 144 Belize 34.17 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Namibia

All data for Namibia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Namibia?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Namibia was 36.51 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 48.08 in 2002.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 8.1 in 1987.
How does Namibia rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Namibia ranks 141st out of 197 countries with data for 2021.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 180.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 6,144 data points, 1970–2022
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.