Gross capital formation in Namibia
Namibia: Gross capital formation was 32.60 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
32.60 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 25.6%
World rank
111th
of 170 countries
All-time high
47.70 billion constant LCU
in 2014
All-time low
3.73 billion constant LCU
in 1986
Years of data
46
1980–2025
Gross capital formation in Namibia, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Namibia stood at 32.60 billion constant LCU.
The figure is down 25.6% on the previous year and down 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Namibia peaked at 47.70 billion constant LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.73 billion constant LCU, in 1986.
Namibia ranks 111th of 170 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.
Gross capital formation in Namibia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 8.24 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 7.46 billion constant LCU | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 6.18 billion constant LCU | -17.2% |
| 1983 | 4.74 billion constant LCU | -23.3% |
| 1984 | 4.06 billion constant LCU | -14.4% |
| 1985 | 4.03 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 3.73 billion constant LCU | -7.5% |
| 1987 | 3.99 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 4.54 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 4.92 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 6.25 billion constant LCU | +27.1% |
| 1991 | 4.68 billion constant LCU | -25.2% |
| 1992 | 6.45 billion constant LCU | +37.8% |
| 1993 | 6.58 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 7.33 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 8.31 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 9.76 billion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 8.52 billion constant LCU | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 10.69 billion constant LCU | +25.6% |
| 1999 | 11.01 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 10.07 billion constant LCU | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 13.68 billion constant LCU | +35.8% |
| 2002 | 13.27 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 12.78 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 13.63 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 14.22 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 18.30 billion constant LCU | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 20.59 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 25.46 billion constant LCU | +23.7% |
| 2009 | 25.55 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 26.27 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 25.09 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 34.59 billion constant LCU | +37.9% |
| 2013 | 36.74 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 47.70 billion constant LCU | +29.8% |
| 2015 | 44.62 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 32.24 billion constant LCU | -27.7% |
| 2017 | 28.95 billion constant LCU | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 23.42 billion constant LCU | -19.1% |
| 2019 | 23.63 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 19.23 billion constant LCU | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 24.34 billion constant LCU | +26.6% |
| 2022 | 29.76 billion constant LCU | +22.3% |
| 2023 | 46.19 billion constant LCU | +55.2% |
| 2024 | 43.83 billion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 2025 | 32.60 billion constant LCU | -25.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 32.60 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 100.52 billion constant LCU, 32% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 32.60 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 762.38 billion constant LCU, 4% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.19 billion constant LCU | 3.73 billion constant LCU | 8.24 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.96 billion constant LCU | 4.68 billion constant LCU | 11.01 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.76 billion constant LCU | 10.07 billion constant LCU | 25.55 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.33 billion constant LCU | 23.42 billion constant LCU | 47.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.66 billion constant LCU | 19.23 billion constant LCU | 46.19 billion constant LCU | 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 gross capital formation in Namibia?
- Gross capital formation in Namibia was 32.60 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.70 billion constant LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.73 billion constant LCU in 1986.
- How does Namibia rank for gross capital formation?
- Namibia ranks 111th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.9%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.