Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate was -259.03 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia stood at -259.03 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 2,030.4% on the previous year and down 2,899.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 573.35 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -604.75 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Namibia 165th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -20.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -21.37 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 165.53 % change on previous year | -874.4% |
| 1984 | -91.02 % change on previous year | -155.0% |
| 1986 | -85.9 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 108.17 % change on previous year | -225.9% |
| 1988 | 573.35 % change on previous year | +430.1% |
| 1989 | -94.31 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 1991 | -79.89 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1992 | -55 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1993 | -604.75 % change on previous year | +999.5% |
| 1994 | 153.26 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 1995 | -123.11 % change on previous year | -180.3% |
| 1996 | 7.28 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 1997 | 231.31 % change on previous year | +3076.7% |
| 1998 | 368.91 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 1999 | -90.03 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2000 | 163.02 % change on previous year | -281.1% |
| 2001 | 143.16 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2002 | -197.06 % change on previous year | -237.7% |
| 2003 | 129 % change on previous year | -165.5% |
| 2004 | 141.05 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 133.73 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2006 | -35.3 % change on previous year | -126.4% |
| 2007 | 307.06 % change on previous year | -969.8% |
| 2008 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2009 | -161.98 % change on previous year | -4199.4% |
| 2010 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 2011 | 69.47 % change on previous year | +5071.5% |
| 2012 | 418.95 % change on previous year | +503.1% |
| 2013 | -261.5 % change on previous year | -162.4% |
| 2014 | 78.1 % change on previous year | -129.9% |
| 2015 | -8.64 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 2016 | 144.79 % change on previous year | -1776.6% |
| 2017 | -196.85 % change on previous year | -236.0% |
| 2019 | 80.2 % change on previous year | -140.7% |
| 2020 | 152.78 % change on previous year | +90.5% |
| 2021 | 560.27 % change on previous year | +266.7% |
| 2022 | 122.49 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 2023 | -42.07 % change on previous year | -134.3% |
| 2024 | 13.42 % change on previous year | -131.9% |
| 2025 | -259.03 % change on previous year | -2030.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 66.79 % change on previous year | -94.31 % change on previous year | 573.35 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -21.34 % change on previous year | -604.75 % change on previous year | 368.91 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 62.66 % change on previous year | -197.06 % change on previous year | 307.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.21 % change on previous year | -261.5 % change on previous year | 418.95 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 91.31 % change on previous year | -259.03 % change on previous year | 560.27 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 162 Côte d'Ivoire -174.09 % change on previous year compare
- 163 French Polynesia -190.95 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Bolivia, Plurinational State of -251.54 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Kuwait -292.37 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Marshall Islands -300.82 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Costa Rica -388.22 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Namibia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.07 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.64 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -20.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1868 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 910.6 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate -22.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 16,290 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -25.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1678 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia was -259.03 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 573.35 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -604.75 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Namibia rank for changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 165th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2,899.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.