This policy brief on teenage pregnancies in Namibia analyzes data from 2019 to 2023, revealing that rates spiked in 2021 due to COVID-19-related disruptions to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services before declining to their lowest point. The report highlights significant regional disparities, with areas like Kavango East and Kavango West identified as persistent hotspots where poverty and socio-cultural factors compound the issue. Policy recommendations focus on urgently expanding inclusive and youth-friendly SRH services, strengthening Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools, and actively engaging communities to address harmful gender norms.
