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Namibia: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Namibia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 120.72.

That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

Namibia School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
125.87
Trough
113.18
1-year change
+1.1%
5-year change
-2.8%
-0.6% / yr
10-year change
-1.6%
-0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
120.7193
119.4610
120.3419
121.8242
122.3453
124.1553
124.5917
125.8749
124.1827
124.6293

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Namibia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Namibia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 120.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Namibia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Namibia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Namibia's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Namibia is above the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.