GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Namibia
Namibia: GDP per capita, PPP annual growth was 3.0% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Namibia, 1981–2011
Source: "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ". Measured in %.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 3.0% for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in 2011.
That represents a change of down 35.4% on the previous year and up 420.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Namibia peaked at 10.3% in 2004 and was at its lowest, -4.9%, in 1993.
That places Namibia 21st out of 51 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.
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -1.2% | — |
| 1982 | -2.5% | +101.4% |
| 1983 | -4.1% | +63.1% |
| 1984 | -3.0% | -26.8% |
| 1985 | -2.7% | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 0.7% | -127.3% |
| 1987 | -0.8% | -210.7% |
| 1988 | -3.5% | +325.7% |
| 1989 | -2.4% | -31.2% |
| 1990 | -1.4% | -40.8% |
| 1991 | 4.5% | -412.3% |
| 1992 | 3.8% | -13.9% |
| 1993 | -4.9% | -227.0% |
| 1994 | 4.3% | -187.3% |
| 1995 | 1.1% | -73.7% |
| 1996 | 0.2% | -83.5% |
| 1997 | 1.2% | +543.8% |
| 1998 | 0.4% | -67.4% |
| 1999 | 0.7% | +72.0% |
| 2000 | 1.0% | +56.5% |
| 2001 | -0.9% | -190.1% |
| 2002 | 2.8% | -400.5% |
| 2003 | 2.4% | -14.0% |
| 2004 | 10.3% | +326.6% |
| 2005 | 0.7% | -93.0% |
| 2006 | 5.1% | +607.3% |
| 2007 | 3.4% | -33.4% |
| 2008 | 1.4% | -58.0% |
| 2009 | -2.9% | -304.7% |
| 2010 | 4.7% | -259.0% |
| 2011 | 3.0% | -35.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -2.2% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.0% | -4.9% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.3% | -2.9% | 10.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.8% | 3.0% | 4.7% | 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)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -528.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP -0.0055 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita -26.89 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate -517.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP -0.0987 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita -481.09 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 3.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8907 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Namibia?
- Gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Namibia was 3.0% in 2011, according to "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ".
- What is the highest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.3% in 2004.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.9% in 1993.
- How does Namibia rank for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth?
- Namibia ranks 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 420.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ", published as part of GDP per capita, PPP annual growth (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant 2000 international dollars.