Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Namibia
Namibia: Discrepancy in GDP, value added was 2.00 million constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Namibia, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 2.00 million constant LCU for discrepancy in gdp, value added in 2011.
The figure is down 77.8% on the previous year and up 128.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, discrepancy in gdp, value added in Namibia peaked at 10.61 billion constant LCU in 1999 and was at its lowest, -46.00 million constant LCU, in 2007.
That places Namibia 14th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Namibia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6.24 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 6.27 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 6.36 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 6.40 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 6.48 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 6.51 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 6.84 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 7.07 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 7.10 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 8.33 billion constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 8.77 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 9.17 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 9.67 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 10.00 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 10.21 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 10.61 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2000 | -11.00 million constant LCU | -100.1% |
| 2001 | -7.00 million constant LCU | -36.4% |
| 2002 | -9.00 million constant LCU | +28.6% |
| 2003 | -14.00 million constant LCU | +55.6% |
| 2004 | -13.00 million constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2006 | -1.00 million constant LCU | — |
| 2007 | -46.00 million constant LCU | +4500.0% |
| 2008 | 1.00 million constant LCU | -102.2% |
| 2009 | 2.00 million constant LCU | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 9.00 million constant LCU | +350.0% |
| 2011 | 2.00 million constant LCU | -77.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 2.00 million constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.001 constant LCU. (19 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 2.00 million constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 constant LCU, 1048575248381.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | -4500.0% | -1.00 million constant LCU | -46.00 million constant LCU |
| 2010 | +350.0% | 2.00 million constant LCU | 9.00 million constant LCU |
| 2000 | -100.1% | 10.61 billion constant LCU | -11.00 million constant LCU |
| 2008 | +102.2% | -46.00 million constant LCU | 1.00 million constant LCU |
| 2005 | +100.0% | -13.00 million constant LCU | 0 constant LCU |
| 2009 | +100.0% | 1.00 million constant LCU | 2.00 million constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.59 billion constant LCU | 6.24 billion constant LCU | 7.10 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 9.54 billion constant LCU | 8.33 billion constant LCU | 10.61 billion constant LCU | 7 |
| 2000s | -9.80 million constant LCU | -46.00 million constant LCU | 2.00 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.50 million constant LCU | 2.00 million constant LCU | 9.00 million constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 44.40 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0033 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.65 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -15.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1418 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 638.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -7.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is discrepancy in gdp, value added in Namibia?
- Discrepancy in gdp, value added in Namibia was 2.00 million constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.61 billion constant LCU in 1999.
- What is the lowest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.00 million constant LCU in 2007.
- How does Namibia rank for discrepancy in gdp, value added?
- Namibia ranks 14th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is discrepancy in gdp, value added rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Discrepancy in GDP, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is the discrepancy included in the value added of services, etc. Covered here are any discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from linking new and old series in the World Bank data base. Data are in constant local currency.