Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia
Namibia: Gross fixed capital formation was 58.05 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Namibia is 58.05 billion current LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Namibia peaked at 60.53 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 376.25 million current LCU, in 1984.
That places Namibia 122nd out of 180 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 547.54 million current LCU | 376.25 million current LCU | 979.97 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.74 billion current LCU | 1.14 billion current LCU | 4.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.56 billion current LCU | 4.50 billion current LCU | 21.02 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.23 billion current LCU | 20.45 billion current LCU | 47.38 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.37 billion current LCU | 23.81 billion current LCU | 60.53 billion current LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Namibia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -19.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,019 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 10.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 12.43 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,019 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 26.13 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.46 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 24.49 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Namibia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia was 58.05 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 60.53 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 376.25 million current LCU in 1984.
- How does Namibia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Namibia ranks 122nd out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. 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 fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.