Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia
Namibia: Gross fixed capital formation was 3.24 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.24 billion current US$
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
138th
of 181 countries
All-time high
4.37 billion current US$
in 2014
All-time low
197.04 million current US$
in 1985
Years of data
46
1980–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 3.24 billion current US$ for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Namibia peaked at 4.37 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 197.04 million current US$, in 1985.
Namibia ranks 138th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 607.93 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 552.90 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 428.19 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1983 | 365.13 million current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1984 | 255.03 million current US$ | -30.2% |
| 1985 | 197.04 million current US$ | -22.7% |
| 1986 | 217.01 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1987 | 289.29 million current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 336.37 million current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1989 | 373.65 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 514.26 million current US$ | +37.6% |
| 1991 | 413.76 million current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1992 | 611.00 million current US$ | +47.7% |
| 1993 | 607.00 million current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 640.57 million current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 783.29 million current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1996 | 829.36 million current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 719.78 million current US$ | -13.2% |
| 1998 | 788.41 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 785.77 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 648.16 million current US$ | -17.5% |
| 2001 | 742.37 million current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2002 | 670.34 million current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 941.30 million current US$ | +40.4% |
| 2004 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2005 | 1.35 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 1.73 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2007 | 1.92 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 2.47 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 2.80 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 3.36 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2013 | 3.75 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 4.37 billion current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 3.51 billion current US$ | -19.6% |
| 2016 | 2.34 billion current US$ | -33.4% |
| 2017 | 2.31 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 2.31 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 1.98 billion current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2020 | 1.45 billion current US$ | -26.8% |
| 2021 | 1.99 billion current US$ | +37.4% |
| 2022 | 2.10 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 3.28 billion current US$ | +56.2% |
| 2024 | 3.28 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 3.24 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 3.24 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.47 billion current US$, 59% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 3.24 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion current US$, 75% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 362.25 million current US$ | 197.04 million current US$ | 607.93 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 669.32 million current US$ | 413.76 million current US$ | 829.36 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 billion current US$ | 648.16 million current US$ | 2.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.96 billion current US$ | 1.98 billion current US$ | 4.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.56 billion current US$ | 1.45 billion current US$ | 3.28 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 136 Chad 3.52 billion current US$ compare
- 137 Zimbabwe 3.29 billion current US$ compare
- 139 Mauritius 3.19 billion current US$ compare
- 140 Mauritania 3.15 billion current US$ compare
- 141 Afghanistan 3.03 billion current US$ 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate -7.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Namibia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia was 3.24 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.37 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.04 million current US$ in 1985.
- How does Namibia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Namibia ranks 138th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.