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Namibia Primary Completion Rate

Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group)  SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS

89.99% +1.42pp (+1.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #104 Global Peak 108.49% (2021) Source World Bank

Namibia Primary Completion Rate (1992–2025)

Overview

Namibia's primary completion rate stood at 89.99% in 2025, a rise of +1.42pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 89.99% by 2025. Namibia ranked 104th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 84.12% - -
2026* trend 87.05% - -
2025* trend 89.99% - -
2025 89.99% +1.42pp #104
2024 88.56% −8.83pp #52
2023 97.40% −4.41pp #55
2022 101.81% −6.68pp #23
2021 108.49% +10.79pp #10
2020 97.69% +5.31pp #59
2019 92.38% −2.05pp #94
2018 94.43% +9.30pp #79
2017 85.14% −11.02pp #106
2016 96.16% +2.01pp #76
2015 94.15% +2.89pp #85
2014 91.26% −0.19pp #101
2013 91.45% −0.78pp #95
2012 92.23% −0.10pp #94
2011 92.33% +2.15pp #87
Show all years (1992-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.5% GDP growth 0.3% Unemployment 22.3%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Namibia's primary completion rate?

Namibia's primary completion rate was 89.99% in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Namibia?

Namibia's primary completion rate peaked at 108.49% in 2021.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Namibia?

The lowest primary completion rate in Namibia was 75.02% in 1995.

How does Namibia rank in primary completion rate?

Namibia ranks 104th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary completion rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary completion rate of Namibia in 2025?

Namibia's primary completion rate is projected to reach 89.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Namibia in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Namibia in 2025 was 89.99%. This ranks 104th in the world.

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