Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Namibia
Namibia: Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled was 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
142nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
22.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2018
All-time low
1.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Namibia, 1950–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices for gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in 2022.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Namibia peaked at 22.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
Namibia ranks 142nd of 166 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 domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Namibia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 1.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1952 | 1.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1953 | 2.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1954 | 2.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1955 | 2.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1956 | 2.32 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1957 | 2.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1958 | 2.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1959 | 2.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 1960 | 2.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.4% |
| 1961 | 2.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1962 | 3.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 3.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.0% |
| 1964 | 4.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.2% |
| 1965 | 4.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 4.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 4.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 4.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
| 1969 | 4.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 4.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 4.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 5.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 5.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 5.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 5.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 5.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 5.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 6.01 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 6.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 6.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 6.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 6.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 6.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 6.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 6.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 6.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 7.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 7.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 7.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 7.36 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 7.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 8.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 8.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 9.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 9.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 9.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 10.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 10.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 10.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 11.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 11.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 12.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 12.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 13.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 14.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 15.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 15.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 16.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 16.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 17.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 18.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 19.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 20.32 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 21.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 22.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 22.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 22.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 22.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 22.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 20.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 21.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 40% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 82% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 7.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 7.36 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 11.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 16.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.88 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 17.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 20.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 139 Moldova 23.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 140 Congo 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 141 Guinea 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 143 Equatorial Guinea 20.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 144 Jamaica 20.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 145 Malta 18.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0153 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 74.4 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -2.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0111 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 54.32 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -25 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0217 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Namibia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Namibia was 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Namibia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled?
- Namibia ranks 142nd out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.6%. 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 domestic product (GDP), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) with 51 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) with 51 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.