Gross fixed capital formation, public sector (current LCU) (LCU) in Namibia
Namibia: Gross fixed capital formation, public sector (current LCU) (LCU) was 7.82 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Namibia, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Namibia is 7.82 billion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 31.0% on the previous year and up 223.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Namibia peaked at 7.82 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 215.73 million current LCU, in 1984.
That places Namibia 39th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, public sector (current LCU) (LCU) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 265.70 million current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 294.75 million current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1982 | 309.58 million current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 255.66 million current LCU | -17.4% |
| 1984 | 215.73 million current LCU | -15.6% |
| 1985 | 273.81 million current LCU | +26.9% |
| 1986 | 273.42 million current LCU | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 306.33 million current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 344.16 million current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 337.30 million current LCU | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 498.00 million current LCU | +47.6% |
| 1991 | 521.00 million current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 812.00 million current LCU | +55.9% |
| 1993 | 683.00 million current LCU | -15.9% |
| 1994 | 811.00 million current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1995 | 898.00 million current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 1.10 billion current LCU | +22.6% |
| 1997 | 1.42 billion current LCU | +29.2% |
| 1998 | 1.45 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 2.27 billion current LCU | +57.0% |
| 2000 | 1.45 billion current LCU | -36.1% |
| 2001 | 2.42 billion current LCU | +66.6% |
| 2002 | 2.05 billion current LCU | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 2.38 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 2004 | 2.67 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 2.94 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 3.66 billion current LCU | +24.2% |
| 2007 | 1.78 billion current LCU | -51.2% |
| 2008 | 4.75 billion current LCU | +166.1% |
| 2009 | 4.11 billion current LCU | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 5.97 billion current LCU | +45.3% |
| 2011 | 7.82 billion current LCU | +31.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 7.82 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 98.44 billion current LCU, 8% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 7.82 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 144.25 billion current LCU, 5% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation, public sector (current LCU) (LCU) in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +166.1% | 1.78 billion current LCU | 4.75 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 287.64 million current LCU | 215.73 million current LCU | 344.16 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.05 billion current LCU | 498.00 million current LCU | 2.27 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.82 billion current LCU | 1.45 billion current LCU | 4.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.89 billion current LCU | 5.97 billion current LCU | 7.82 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More economy & growth data for Namibia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -16.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Namibia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Namibia was 7.82 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.82 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 215.73 million current LCU in 1984.
- How does Namibia rank for gross fixed capital formation, public sector?
- Namibia ranks 39th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, public sector rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, public sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public investment covers gross outlays by the public sector on additions to its fixed domestic assets.