Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Namibia
Namibia: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 4,355 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Namibia, 1980–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Namibia stood at 4,355 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 55.2% on the previous year and up 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Namibia peaked at 4,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2014 and was at its lowest, 351.74 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1986.
Namibia ranks 150th of 160 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Namibia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 776.77 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1981 | 703.18 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 582.49 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -17.2% |
| 1983 | 446.58 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -23.3% |
| 1984 | 382.36 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -14.4% |
| 1985 | 380.31 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 351.74 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 1987 | 375.75 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 427.73 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 463.8 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 589.38 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +27.1% |
| 1991 | 441.11 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -25.2% |
| 1992 | 607.71 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +37.8% |
| 1993 | 620.15 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 690.96 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 783.61 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 920.42 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 802.93 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 1,008 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +25.6% |
| 1999 | 1,038 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 949.77 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 1,290 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +35.8% |
| 2002 | 1,251 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 1,205 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 1,285 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 1,341 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 1,726 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 1,941 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 2,400 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 2009 | 2,409 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 2,477 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 2,366 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 3,262 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +37.9% |
| 2013 | 3,465 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 4,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +29.8% |
| 2015 | 4,207 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 3,040 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -27.7% |
| 2017 | 2,730 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 2,208 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -19.1% |
| 2019 | 2,229 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,813 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 2,295 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +26.6% |
| 2022 | 2,806 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +22.3% |
| 2023 | 4,355 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +55.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 489.07 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 351.74 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 776.77 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 750.23 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 441.11 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1,038 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,580 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 949.77 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,409 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,048 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2,208 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,817 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1,813 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4,355 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 147 Mali 4,707 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 148 Mauritania 4,638 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 149 Libya 4,541 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 151 Madagascar 4,236 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 152 Mongolia 4,147 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 153 Yemen 4,090 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 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 (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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 818.18 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 5.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.639 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 3,116 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 11.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Namibia?
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Namibia was 4,355 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,497 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 351.74 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1986.
- How does Namibia rank for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- Namibia ranks 150th out of 160 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.7%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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About this data
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.