GNI in Namibia
Namibia: GNI was 14.17 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GNI in Namibia, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gni in Namibia stood at 14.17 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is up 7.3% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni in Namibia peaked at 14.17 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.33 billion current US$, in 1985.
That places Namibia 149th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.08 billion current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 2.14 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 1.97 billion current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1983 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1984 | 1.84 billion current US$ | -16.9% |
| 1985 | 1.33 billion current US$ | -27.5% |
| 1986 | 1.57 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1987 | 2.20 billion current US$ | +40.3% |
| 1988 | 2.24 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 2.42 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 2.84 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1991 | 3.11 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 3.47 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1993 | 3.27 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 3.69 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 4.10 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 4.02 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 4.17 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 3.91 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 3.80 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 3.94 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 3.55 billion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2002 | 3.40 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 5.16 billion current US$ | +52.0% |
| 2004 | 6.69 billion current US$ | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 7.13 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 7.93 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 8.57 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 8.36 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 8.66 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 10.84 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2011 | 12.01 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 12.52 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 12.01 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 12.36 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 11.32 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 10.51 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 12.66 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2018 | 13.18 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 12.23 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 10.54 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 11.93 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 12.01 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 11.95 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 13.21 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2025 | 14.17 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 14.17 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 30.16 billion current US$, 47% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 14.17 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 19.19 billion current US$, 74% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.00 billion current US$ | 1.33 billion current US$ | 2.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.64 billion current US$ | 2.84 billion current US$ | 4.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.34 billion current US$ | 3.40 billion current US$ | 8.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.96 billion current US$ | 10.51 billion current US$ | 13.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.30 billion current US$ | 10.54 billion current US$ | 14.17 billion current US$ | 6 |
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$), annual growth rate -7.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni in Namibia?
- Gni in Namibia was 14.17 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.17 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gni recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 billion current US$ in 1985.
- How does Namibia rank for gni?
- Namibia ranks 149th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.