Introduction

If you are planning to have a child and want to know how much education will cost in Namibia, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled this data so that you can better understand how much money each level of education costs and what factors impact these costs.

Namibia education expenditure per child: total

• The data on education expenditure per child by government, households, and the private sector are from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
• An analysis of these figures shows that Namibia’s total education expenditure is about N$8.4 billion a year. This amounts to about 6% of the GDP. In other words, about every sixth Namibian Rand that is produced goes towards education.
• Education expenditure per child in Namibia is therefore approximately N$891 per year or 1/12th of what it costs an average student in South Africa to attend school for one year. However, students from poor families will often not be able to afford school fees and uniforms—leaving them at home while their peers go off to class each morning with their lunchboxes packed neatly into their book bags.

Namibia education expenditure per child: government

You can also compare Namibia with other countries here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_education_expenditure

Here’s what you’ll find in the data:

• Total expenditure on education per student (in USD)
• How it compares to other countries in the world, and how it has changed over time

Namibia education expenditure per child: private

Private spending is the largest source of education expenditure in Namibia. Private spending is highest in rural areas and grades 1-3, with most households spending between N$200 and N$500 per student each year.

Takeaway:

The development of a country is largely dependent on the expenditure on education. The education system in Namibia has been established to cater for all its citizens, including those who cannot afford to pay for their children’s education. However, without adequate funding and resources, the quality of education will be compromised as well as its efficiency.

Therefore, it is necessary to put more focus and attention towards enhancing this sector to improve its outcomes and thereby give more opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Conclusion

The education expenditure per child in Namibia is increasing over time. The government is spending more than a third of its total expenditure on education, and private expenditure has also increased over time.