Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Namibia

Namibia: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 6.96 Percent per annum in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
6.96 Percent per annum
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
13th
of 38 countries
All-time high
24.32 Percent per annum
in 2001
All-time low
-0.1128 Percent per annum
in 2003
Years of data
22
2001–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Namibia, 2001–2022

05101520252001201120222001: 24.3 Percent per annum2002: 7.5 Percent per annum2003: -0.113 Percent per annum2004: 4.1 Percent per annum2005: 8.6 Percent per annum2006: 9.8 Percent per annum2007: 11.2 Percent per annum2008: 10.5 Percent per annum2009: 9.5 Percent per annum2010: 15.4 Percent per annum2011: 9.1 Percent per annum2012: 19.4 Percent per annum2013: 5.7 Percent per annum2014: 7.1 Percent per annum2015: 3.3 Percent per annum2016: 4.7 Percent per annum2017: 4.5 Percent per annum2018: 7.4 Percent per annum2019: 4.5 Percent per annum2020: 0.785 Percent per annum2021: 6.6 Percent per annum2022: 7 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

Namibia recorded 6.96 Percent per annum for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in 2022.

That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and down 64.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Namibia peaked at 24.32 Percent per annum in 2001 and was at its lowest, -0.1128 Percent per annum, in 2003.

That places Namibia 13th out of 38 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.5 Percent per annum -0.1128 Percent per annum 24.32 Percent per annum 9
2010s 8.1 Percent per annum 3.29 Percent per annum 19.4 Percent per annum 10
2020s 4.79 Percent per annum 0.7847 Percent per annum 6.96 Percent per annum 3

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 10 Liberia 8.39 Percent per annum compare
  2. 11 Egypt, Arab Republic of 8.17 Percent per annum compare
  3. 12 Sierra Leone 8.13 Percent per annum compare
  4. 14 Africa, fragile states 6.92 Percent per annum compare
  5. 15 Cameroon 6.86 Percent per annum compare
  6. 16 Malawi 6.6 Percent per annum compare

See the full ranking of 64 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Namibia?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Namibia was 6.96 Percent per annum in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 24.32 Percent per annum in 2001.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was -0.1128 Percent per annum in 2003.
How does Namibia rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Namibia ranks 13th out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments β€” Return on inward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
64 places, 938 data points, 2001–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. <br><br> Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.