Pay compression ratio in public sector in Namibia

Namibia: Pay compression ratio in public sector was 12.2% in 2015. ▬ Flat

Latest (2015)
12.2%
Change on year
up 18.8%
World rank
3rd
of 60 countries
All-time high
12.2%
in 2015
All-time low
10.0%
in 2013
Years of data
5
2008–2015

Pay compression ratio in public sector in Namibia, 2008–2015

02.557.51012.52008201120152008: 11.1 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2012: 10.2 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2013: 10 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2014: 10.2 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2015: 12.2 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners

Source: World Bank. Measured in ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pay compression ratio in public sector in Namibia is 12.2%, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.8% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.

That places Namibia 3rd out of 60 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.

Pay compression ratio in public sector in Namibia, year by year

Annual values for Pay compression ratio in public sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners) in Namibia, 2008 to 2015.
Year ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners Change
2008 11.1%
2012 10.2% -8.2%
2013 10.0% -2.0%
2014 10.2% +2.5%
2015 12.2% +18.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 1
2010s 10.7% 10.0% 12.2% 4

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 1 South Africa 35.3% compare
  2. 2 Republic of Moldova 12.5% compare
  3. 4 Georgia 8.1% compare
  4. 5 Zambia 7.8% compare
  5. 6 Brazil 7.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pay compression ratio in public sector in Namibia?
Pay compression ratio in public sector in Namibia was 12.2% in 2015, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest pay compression ratio in public sector recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 12.2% in 2015.
What is the lowest pay compression ratio in public sector recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 10.0% in 2013.
How does Namibia rank for pay compression ratio in public sector?
Namibia ranks 3rd out of 60 countries with data for 2015.
Is pay compression ratio in public sector rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Namibia data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Pay compression ratio in public sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pay compression ratio in public sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners)
Unit
ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
60 places, 741 data points, 2000–2021
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