Namibia
Namibia, located in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa , is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 3.1 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 44.7% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 2.4 points from its recent peaks. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of Sub-Saharan Africa (4.1%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 19.2% of GDP.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($4,876) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 14.2% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.02T
+1.73%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
3.5%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$4,876
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
19.3%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
4.7%
YEAR 2015
Active Population
3.1M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
3.8%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
59.1
YEAR 2015
Exports (% GDP)
44.7%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
63.9%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
14.2%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.08B | 1.73 | 3.51 | 19.29 | --- | 44.68 | 63.90 | --- |
| 2024 | $13.64B | 3.78 | 4.24 | 19.16 | --- | 41.07 | 66.94 | 14.18 |
| 2023 | $12.52B | 4.32 | 5.88 | 19.15 | --- | 43.28 | 66.53 | 18.32 |
| 2022 | $12.57B | 5.40 | 6.08 | 19.61 | --- | 40.46 | 58.80 | 8.40 |
| 2021 | $12.40B | 3.60 | 3.62 | 20.93 | --- | 31.96 | 51.59 | 6.78 |
| 2020 | $10.58B | -8.10 | 2.21 | 21.00 | --- | 33.68 | 43.25 | -1.42 |
| 2019 | $12.54B | -0.84 | 3.72 | 19.93 | --- | 36.40 | 46.50 | -1.41 |
| 2018 | $13.68B | 1.06 | 4.29 | 19.88 | --- | 35.88 | 45.83 | 1.71 |
| 2017 | $12.90B | -1.03 | 6.15 | 21.75 | --- | 33.62 | 47.60 | 2.18 |
| 2016 | $10.72B | 0.03 | 6.73 | 23.35 | --- | 35.01 | 58.96 | 3.35 |
