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

Namibia: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 0.8665 Percent per annum in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.8665 Percent per annum
Change on year
up 90.5%
World rank
18th
of 29 countries
All-time high
164.81 Percent per annum
in 2008
All-time low
-7.17 Percent per annum
in 2001
Years of data
22
2001–2022

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

0501001502001201120222001: -7.2 Percent per annum2002: -6 Percent per annum2003: -1.7 Percent per annum2004: 3.2 Percent per annum2005: 18.7 Percent per annum2006: 4 Percent per annum2007: 42.4 Percent per annum2008: 164.8 Percent per annum2009: 4.4 Percent per annum2010: 4.5 Percent per annum2011: 2.3 Percent per annum2012: 4.5 Percent per annum2013: 1.2 Percent per annum2014: 3.8 Percent per annum2015: 0.4 Percent per annum2016: 0.771 Percent per annum2017: 0.757 Percent per annum2018: -0.166 Percent per annum2019: -0.144 Percent per annum2020: 0.214 Percent per annum2021: 0.455 Percent per annum2022: 0.866 Percent per annum

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Namibia is 0.8665 Percent per annum, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 90.5% on the previous year and down 80.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Namibia peaked at 164.81 Percent per annum in 2008 and was at its lowest, -7.17 Percent per annum, in 2001.

Namibia ranks 18th of 29 countries on this measure, 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 24.75 Percent per annum -7.17 Percent per annum 164.81 Percent per annum 9
2010s 1.79 Percent per annum -0.166 Percent per annum 4.51 Percent per annum 10
2020s 0.5118 Percent per annum 0.2142 Percent per annum 0.8665 Percent per annum 3

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 15 Egypt, Arab Republic of 2.27 Percent per annum compare
  2. 16 Benin 1.88 Percent per annum compare
  3. 17 Mauritius 1.32 Percent per annum compare
  4. 19 Burundi 0.7783 Percent per annum compare
  5. 20 Seychelles 0.6939 Percent per annum compare
  6. 21 Angola 0.3869 Percent per annum compare

See the full ranking of 39 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 0.8665 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 164.81 Percent per annum in 2008.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was -7.17 Percent per annum in 2001.
How does Namibia rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Namibia ranks 18th out of 29 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 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments β€” Return on outward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
39 places, 603 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.