Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was 4.71 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia stood at 4.71 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 58.1% on the previous year and up 160.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 55.11 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -32.84 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Namibia ranks 138th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 25.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -8.35 % change on previous year | -133.2% |
| 1983 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -161.2% |
| 1984 | -17.69 % change on previous year | -446.3% |
| 1985 | -32.84 % change on previous year | +85.7% |
| 1986 | 15.99 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 1987 | 50.84 % change on previous year | +218.0% |
| 1988 | 0.4278 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
| 1989 | 0.6677 % change on previous year | +56.1% |
| 1990 | 15.72 % change on previous year | +2253.7% |
| 1991 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 1992 | 13.1 % change on previous year | +51.2% |
| 1993 | -7.66 % change on previous year | -158.5% |
| 1994 | 10.61 % change on previous year | -238.5% |
| 1995 | 11.65 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1996 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 1997 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +113.9% |
| 1998 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -189.9% |
| 1999 | -1.81 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 2000 | -2.83 % change on previous year | +55.8% |
| 2001 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2002 | -12.39 % change on previous year | +635.6% |
| 2003 | 55.11 % change on previous year | -544.8% |
| 2004 | 25.02 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2005 | 6 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 2006 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +90.6% |
| 2007 | 17.64 % change on previous year | +54.3% |
| 2008 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2009 | 11.63 % change on previous year | +194.6% |
| 2010 | 17.94 % change on previous year | +54.3% |
| 2011 | 9.15 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 2012 | 14.04 % change on previous year | +53.5% |
| 2013 | -5.64 % change on previous year | -140.2% |
| 2014 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -192.4% |
| 2015 | -7.79 % change on previous year | -249.4% |
| 2016 | -7.32 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 10.59 % change on previous year | -244.8% |
| 2018 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 2019 | -8.21 % change on previous year | -449.1% |
| 2020 | -16.02 % change on previous year | +95.2% |
| 2021 | 27.95 % change on previous year | -274.5% |
| 2022 | 0.2568 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2023 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +1360.3% |
| 2024 | 11.26 % change on previous year | +200.2% |
| 2025 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -58.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.36 % change on previous year | -32.84 % change on previous year | 50.84 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.27 % change on previous year | -7.66 % change on previous year | 15.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.39 % change on previous year | -12.39 % change on previous year | 55.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 % change on previous year | -8.21 % change on previous year | 17.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.32 % change on previous year | -16.02 % change on previous year | 27.95 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 135 Honduras 5.1 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Philippines 4.86 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Cuba 4.8 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Uruguay 4.31 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Bermuda 4.27 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Brazil 4.24 % change on previous year 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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,790 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.19 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 5,813 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 21.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 103,994 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -4.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.15 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia was 4.71 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 55.11 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.84 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Namibia rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 138th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.5%. 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 national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.