Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Namibia
Namibia: Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes was 80,338 number in 2018. ▼ Falling
Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Namibia, 1991–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Namibia is 80,338 number, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Namibia peaked at 179,041 number in 2007 and was at its lowest, 80,338 number, in 2018.
That places Namibia 58th out of 83 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124,135 number | 124,135 number | 124,135 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 136,206 number | 93,371 number | 179,041 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 82,601 number | 80,338 number | 84,864 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More reference data data for Namibia
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0961 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5417 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7156 °C (2026)
- Consumer price index 202.75 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7944 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2035 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Namibia?
- Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes in Namibia was 80,338 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 179,041 number in 2007.
- What is the lowest illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 80,338 number in 2018.
- How does Namibia rank for illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes?
- Namibia ranks 58th out of 83 countries with data for 2018.
- Is illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Illiterate population, 25-64 years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of adults from age 25 to age 64 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life.