Namibia Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Namibia's primary enrollment was 119.25% in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Namibia's primary enrollment stood at 119.25% in 2025, a decline of +1.47pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 119.25% by 2025. Namibia ranked 16th globally.
Namibia’s primary school enrollment rate has hovered above the formal 100 percent threshold for four decades, reaching an all‑time peak of 139.92 percent in 1994 before slipping to a trough of 110.68 percent in 2004, and climbing again to 119.25 percent in 2025, which places the country 16th globally. The sustained high enrollment reflects expansive government policies aimed at universal primary education, yet the post‑peak decline in the early 2000s suggests challenges in retaining children in school, possibly linked to socioeconomic pressures and rural‑urban migration. Compared with its closest peers, Namibia’s 2025 figure slightly trails Uzbekistan’s 120.86 percent and Morocco’s 119.15 percent, indicating that while the nation remains among the world’s most inclusive primary systems, marginal gains are needed to keep pace with regional leaders. Continued investment in teacher training, infrastructure, and targeted subsidies for disadvantaged households will be pivotal to maintaining the upward trajectory and narrowing the gap with higher‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 118.13% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 118.69% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 119.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 119.25% | −1.47pp | #16 |
| 2024 | 120.72% | +1.26pp | #7 |
| 2023 | 119.46% | −0.88pp | #11 |
| 2022 | 120.34% | −1.48pp | #9 |
| 2021 | 121.82% | −0.52pp | #8 |
| 2020 | 122.35% | −1.81pp | #6 |
| 2019 | 124.16% | −0.44pp | #8 |
| 2018 | 124.59% | −1.28pp | #6 |
| 2017 | 125.87% | +1.69pp | #7 |
| 2016 | 124.18% | −0.45pp | #9 |
| 2015 | 124.63% | +1.92pp | #8 |
| 2014 | 122.71% | −0.02pp | #8 |
| 2013 | 122.73% | +1.63pp | #11 |
| 2012 | 121.10% | +2.05pp | #10 |
| 2011 | 119.06% | +0.95pp | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's primary enrollment was 119.25% in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's primary enrollment peaked at 139.92% in 1994.
The lowest primary enrollment in Namibia was 110.68% in 2004.
Namibia ranks 16th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's primary enrollment is projected to reach 119.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Namibia in 2025 was 119.25%. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_primary-enrollment,
title = {Namibia Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}