Namibia Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Namibia's secondary enrollment was 81.25% in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Namibia's secondary enrollment stood at 81.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.71pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.25% by 2025. Namibia ranked 125th globally.
Namibia’s secondary enrollment rate has risen markedly from 37.71 % in 1986 to 81.25 % in 2025, placing the country 125th in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 37.53 % in 1987, climbing steadily through the 1990s and 2000s and reaching an all‑time peak of 83.33 % in 2021. The 2025 figure is marginally below that peak and closely aligns with peer performances such as Oman’s 81.46 % and the Bahamas’ 81.74 %. This convergence suggests that Namibia’s education reforms and expanded access to secondary schooling are bearing fruit, yet the slight post‑peak dip indicates room for consolidation. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training, and targeted scholarships will be crucial to sustain growth and potentially surpass the 2021 high, especially as the nation seeks to meet regional development goals.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 80.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 80.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 81.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 81.25% | −0.71pp | #125 |
| 2024 | 81.96% | +0.34pp | #46 |
| 2023 | 81.62% | −0.20pp | #106 |
| 2022 | 81.82% | −1.52pp | #112 |
| 2021 | 83.33% | +0.45pp | #111 |
| 2020 | 82.89% | +3.87pp | #109 |
| 2019 | 79.01% | +0.15pp | #110 |
| 2018 | 78.86% | −0.67pp | #106 |
| 2017 | 79.53% | +0.27pp | #102 |
| 2016 | 79.26% | +1.00pp | #107 |
| 2015 | 78.26% | +1.50pp | #112 |
| 2014 | 76.76% | +0.62pp | #107 |
| 2013 | 76.14% | +1.90pp | #101 |
| 2012 | 74.25% | +1.79pp | #104 |
| 2011 | 72.45% | +4.35pp | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's secondary enrollment was 81.25% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's secondary enrollment peaked at 83.33% in 2021.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Namibia was 37.53% in 1987.
Namibia ranks 125th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 81.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Namibia in 2025 was 81.25%. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Namibia Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}