Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Namibia
Namibia: Discrepancy in GDP, value added was 137,720 current US$ 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 current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for discrepancy in gdp, value added in Namibia is 137,720 current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 159.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, discrepancy in gdp, value added in Namibia peaked at 45.75 million current US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, -164.44 million current US$, in 1992.
Namibia ranks 23rd of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 42.37 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 42.16 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 38.68 million current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1983 | 43.98 million current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1984 | 37.96 million current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1985 | 29.61 million current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1986 | 32.82 million current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1987 | 42.73 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 1988 | 45.31 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 45.75 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1990 | -129.86 million current US$ | -383.8% |
| 1991 | -139.43 million current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1992 | -164.44 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1993 | -28.15 million current US$ | -82.9% |
| 1994 | -25.06 million current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1995 | -30.05 million current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1996 | -37.68 million current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1997 | -45.14 million current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1998 | -38.89 million current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1999 | -42.56 million current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2000 | -144,096 current US$ | -99.7% |
| 2001 | -232,310 current US$ | +61.2% |
| 2002 | -189,740 current US$ | -18.3% |
| 2003 | -264,384 current US$ | +39.3% |
| 2004 | 309,612 current US$ | -217.1% |
| 2005 | 157,249 current US$ | -49.2% |
| 2006 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2008 | -121,047 current US$ | — |
| 2009 | -1.30 million current US$ | +972.4% |
| 2010 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 137,720 current US$ | — |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 137,720 current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 current US$, 466852996561.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 137,720 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 current US$, 12033938292.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -972.4% | -121,047 current US$ | -1.30 million current US$ |
| 1990 | -383.8% | 45.75 million current US$ | -129.86 million current US$ |
| 2004 | +217.1% | -264,384 current US$ | 309,612 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 40.14 million current US$ | 29.61 million current US$ | 45.75 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -68.13 million current US$ | -164.44 million current US$ | -25.06 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -178,286 current US$ | -1.30 million current US$ | 309,612 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 68,860 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 137,720 current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate -7.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is discrepancy in gdp, value added in Namibia?
- Discrepancy in gdp, value added in Namibia was 137,720 current US$ 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 45.75 million current US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -164.44 million current US$ in 1992.
- How does Namibia rank for discrepancy in gdp, value added?
- Namibia ranks 23rd out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is discrepancy in gdp, value added rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.3%. 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 (current US$). 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 current U.S. dollars.