Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 1 data use score in Namibia
Namibia: Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 1 data use score was 40 scale 0-100 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 1 data use score in Namibia, 2004–2024
Source: Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB). Measured in scale 0-100.
Analysis
In 2024, statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 1 data use score in Namibia stood at 40 scale 0-100.
The figure is down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 1 data use score in Namibia peaked at 70 scale 0-100 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 20 scale 0-100, in 2004.
That places Namibia 187th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 1 data use score in Namibia, year by year
| Year | scale 0-100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 20 scale 0-100 | — |
| 2005 | 20 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 20 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 20 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 20 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 30 scale 0-100 | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 50 scale 0-100 | +66.7% |
| 2011 | 50 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 50 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 50 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 50 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 70 scale 0-100 | +40.0% |
| 2016 | 70 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 70 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 70 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 50 scale 0-100 | -28.6% |
| 2020 | 50 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 40 scale 0-100 | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 40 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 40 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 40 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 40 scale 0-100 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 80 scale 0-100, 50% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 40 scale 0-100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80 scale 0-100, 50% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.67 scale 0-100 | 20 scale 0-100 | 30 scale 0-100 | 6 |
| 2010s | 58 scale 0-100 | 50 scale 0-100 | 70 scale 0-100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42 scale 0-100 | 40 scale 0-100 | 50 scale 0-100 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 184 Sudan 46.6 scale 0-100 compare
- 184 Suriname 46.6 scale 0-100 compare
- 184 Yemen 46.6 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 American Samoa 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Aruba 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Bermuda 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Democratic Republic of Congo 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Cuba 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Djibouti 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Faroe Islands 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 French Polynesia 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Gibraltar 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Greenland 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Guam 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Haiti 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Hong Kong 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Isle of Man 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Liechtenstein 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Macao 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Northern Mariana Islands 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Saint Martin (French part) 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 United States Virgin Islands 40 scale 0-100 compare
- 187 Channel Islands 40 scale 0-100 compare
More public sector data for Namibia
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 1 data use score in Namibia?
- Statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 1 data use score in Namibia was 40 scale 0-100 in 2024, according to Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 1 data use score recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 70 scale 0-100 in 2015.
- What is the lowest statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 1 data use score recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 scale 0-100 in 2004.
- How does Namibia rank for statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 1 data use score?
- Namibia ranks 187th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 1 data use score rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB), published as part of Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 1 data use score (scale 0-100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data use overall score is a composite score measuring the demand side of the statistical system. The data use pillar is segmented by five types of users: (i) the legislature, (ii) the executive branch, (iii) civil society (including sub-national actors), (iv) academia and (v) international bodies. Each dimension would have associated indicators to measure performance. A mature system would score well across all dimensions whereas a less mature one would have weaker scores along certain dimensions. The gaps would give insights into prioritization among user groups and help answer questions as to why the existing services are not resulting in higher use of national statistics in a particular segment. Currently, the SPI only features indicators for one of the five dimensions of data use, which is data use by international organizations. Indicators on whether statistical systems are providing useful data to their national governments (legislature and executive branches), to civil society, and to academia are absent. Thus the dashboard does not yet assess if national statistical systems are meeting the data needs of a large swathe of users.