🇳🇦 Namibia
Population: 3,092,816 in 2025 for Namibia (Africa), position 134 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Namibia: $4,876 /inh. (2025), ranking 141 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.7 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 19.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Namibia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Share of women among ministers (1/192), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Namibia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Gini index (169/169), Income share of the poorest 20% (169/169), Open defecation (206/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Namibia has $4,876 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Namibia has 19.3 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Namibia has 3.5 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Namibia has 1.7 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 4 % | 2021 | 82 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,618 /inh. | 2021 | 106 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $11,986 /inh. | 2025 | 135 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $4,340 /inh. | 2025 | 140 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $4,876 /inh. | 2025 | 141 of 211 |
| GDP | $15.1B | 2025 | 146 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $37.1B | 2025 | 146 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 1.7 % | 2025 | 156 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -0.3 % | 2025 | 184 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 6.4 % | 2024 | 53 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 11 % | 2024 | 54 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 72.6 % | 2021 | 57 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 17.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 97 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.5 % | 2025 | 110 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 6.1 % | 2025 | 161 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 22.3 % | 2025 | 78 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 36.5 % | 2025 | 84 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 61.1 % | 2025 | 87 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.8 % | 2025 | 111 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.5 % | 2025 | 127 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 47.5 % | 2025 | 153 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 38.1 % | 2025 | 175 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 19.3 % | 2025 | 178 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 63.9 % | 2025 | 52 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 108.6 % | 2025 | 54 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 44.7 % | 2025 | 70 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $7B | 2025 | 118 of 205 |
| Services exports | $1.3B | 2024 | 132 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -13.4 % | 2024 | 175 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 0.1 % | 2024 | 176 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 9.6 % | 2025 | 22 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 2.3 % | 2023 | 74 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.4B | 2025 | 85 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.7 % | 2024 | 140 of 196 |
| International tourism receipts | $155M | 2020 | 148 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 187,100 arr. | 2020 | 160 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 33.9 % | 2024 | 2 of 161 |
| Central government debt | 4.7 % | 2015 | 4 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 36.8 % | 2024 | 22 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 36.2 % | 2023 | 30 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 22.3 % | 2025 | 39 of 187 |
| Military spending | 2.8 % | 2025 | 40 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.6 % | 2022 | 59 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -4.7 % | 2024 | 126 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 55.1 % | 2024 | 66 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 18.2 % | 2024 | 74 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4 months | 2024 | 99 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $3.1B | 2025 | 122 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 78.3 % | 2025 | 38 of 189 |
| Industry (including construction) | 28.9 % | 2025 | 59 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 % | 2025 | 95 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 10 % | 2025 | 100 of 201 |
| Services | 55 % | 2025 | 120 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 18.7 % | 2025 | 143 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 9.5 % | 2024 | 161 of 178 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 36.7 % | 2025 | 42 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 67.9 per 100 | 2025 | 46 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.2 % | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 95.8 % | 2024 | 65 of 145 |
| Population | 3,092,816 inhab. | 2025 | 134 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 78.1 % | 2016 | 136 of 178 |
| Urban population | 50.9 % | 2025 | 152 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 95.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 159 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.8 % | 2025 | 159 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 59.6 % | 2025 | 168 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.8 % | 2025 | 168 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 21 yrs | 2023 | 179 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 101.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 212 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.05 % | 2025 | 45 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 25.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 45 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.21 children/woman | 2024 | 48 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 121 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 16.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 142 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 29.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 149 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 56.9 yrs | 2023 | 150 of 183 |
| Death rate | 6.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 150 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 71.5 yrs | 2024 | 158 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 39.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 158 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 36.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 166 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 67.5 yrs | 2024 | 169 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 34.8 per 100,000 | 2019 | 179 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 63.5 yrs | 2024 | 183 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 7.5 % | 2023 | 15 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 9.5 % | 2023 | 33 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 5.39 per 1,000 | 2022 | 73 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 2.7 per 1,000 | 2009 | 76 of 190 |
| Physicians | 0.55 per 1,000 | 2022 | 136 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 20.1 % | 2024 | 144 of 167 |
| HIV prevalence | 9 % | 2024 | 145 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 79 % | 2024 | 148 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 86.5 % | 2024 | 164 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 38.7 % | 2024 | 187 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 422 per 100,000 | 2024 | 198 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 34.7 % | 2024 | 206 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.3 % | 2024 | 35 of 207 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 8.5 L/person | 2024 | 54 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 10.8 % | 2024 | 60 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 18.3 % | 2024 | 72 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 25 % | 2024 | 93 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 158.8 cm | 2014 | 101 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 123 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 146 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 167 cm | 2014 | 150 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 3.6 % | 2020 | 28 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 90.5 % | 2020 | 36 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.7 | 2003 | 37 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.66 | 2003 | 41 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.63 | 2003 | 55 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 77 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 5.6 % | 2020 | 87 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 3.8 % | 2024 | 122 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 153 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 47.2 % | 2015 | 1 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 22.9 % | 2015 | 131 of 169 |
| Gini index | 59.1 | 2015 | 169 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 2.8 % | 2015 | 169 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 824,292 km² | 2024 | 33 of 212 |
| Land area | 823,290 km² | 2024 | 33 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 4,220 km | 2026 | 47 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 1,572 km | 2026 | 64 of 227 |
| Population density | 3.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 209 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -22.1 ° | 2026 | 216 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 1,141 m | 2026 | 23 of 166 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.2 % | 2015 | 46 of 212 |
| Highest point | 2,573 m | 2026 | 94 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,132 m³/inh. | 2022 | 103 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 285 mm | 2022 | 154 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 39.9 % | 2025 | 13 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 47.1 % | 2024 | 69 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 9.8 % | 2024 | 167 of 210 |
| Arable land | 1 % | 2024 | 181 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.92 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.63 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 71 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.6 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.67 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political civil liberties index | 0.9 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.86 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.89 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.9 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.87 | 2025 | 41 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 62 of 174 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.72 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.39 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.82 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.16 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.27 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.81 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 49 pts | 2024 | 60 of 179 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.74 | 2025 | 65 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.38 | 2025 | 80 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.37 | 2025 | 82 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.15 | 2025 | 84 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.07 | 2025 | 87 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.1 | 2025 | 103 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 64.3 % | 2025 | 1 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,990 | 2025 | 8 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 42.3 % | 2025 | 21 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 20.2 % | 2013 | 76 of 106 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 70.3 /100 | 2025 | 91 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 71.5 /100 | 2025 | 108 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 119 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 1 pts | 2025 | 109 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 11.2 per 100,000 | 2021 | 155 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 75 % | 2013 | 13 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 55.3 % | 2013 | 57 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 17.5 % | 2013 | 78 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 139 per 100,000 | 2023 | 140 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 88.2 % | 2013 | 152 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 65.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 169 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 40.9 % | 2020 | 35 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.9 /10 | 2024 | 55 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 18.3 % | 2018 | 62 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 52.1 % | 2022 | 108 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 6.9 % | 2013 | 37 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized only by customary law | 2026 | 8 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 7 yrs | 2025 | 165 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Namibia?
Namibia has about 3,092,816 inhabitants (2025), ranking 134 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Namibia?
GDP per capita is $4,876 /inh. (2025): Namibia ranks 141 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Namibia?
Annual inflation is 3.5 % (2025); Namibia ranks 110 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Namibia?
The unemployment rate is 19.3 % (2025); Namibia ranks 178 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Namibia stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Namibia has $4,876 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Namibia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.