Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Namibia
Namibia: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth was 10.76 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Namibia, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 10.76 % change on previous year for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in 2025.
That represents a change of up 28.4% on the previous year and up 217.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Namibia peaked at 50.13 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -18.35 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Namibia ranks 67th of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -6.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -6.01 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 8.37 % change on previous year | -239.3% |
| 1984 | -15.49 % change on previous year | -285.1% |
| 1985 | -18.35 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 1986 | 11.78 % change on previous year | -164.2% |
| 1987 | 27.41 % change on previous year | +132.6% |
| 1988 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 1989 | 0.838 % change on previous year | -88.7% |
| 1990 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +1059.0% |
| 1991 | 7.78 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 1992 | 13.33 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 1993 | -5.86 % change on previous year | -144.0% |
| 1994 | 12.67 % change on previous year | -316.1% |
| 1995 | 7.58 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1996 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -85.8% |
| 1997 | 4.11 % change on previous year | +282.5% |
| 1998 | -6.9 % change on previous year | -267.9% |
| 1999 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 2000 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -386.2% |
| 2001 | -8.1 % change on previous year | -364.0% |
| 2002 | -6.79 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 2003 | 50.13 % change on previous year | -837.8% |
| 2004 | 32.03 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 2005 | 9.49 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 2006 | 11.27 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2007 | 10.93 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2008 | -2.61 % change on previous year | -123.9% |
| 2009 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -224.6% |
| 2010 | 28.4 % change on previous year | +774.2% |
| 2011 | 9.5 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2012 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2013 | -8.3 % change on previous year | -290.3% |
| 2014 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -144.1% |
| 2015 | -9.16 % change on previous year | -350.0% |
| 2016 | -5.59 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2017 | 20.78 % change on previous year | -471.7% |
| 2018 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -70.0% |
| 2019 | -8.25 % change on previous year | -232.4% |
| 2020 | -14.53 % change on previous year | +76.1% |
| 2021 | 14.79 % change on previous year | -201.8% |
| 2022 | 0.7322 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 2023 | -0.4523 % change on previous year | -161.8% |
| 2024 | 8.38 % change on previous year | -1953.1% |
| 2025 | 10.76 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.09 % change on previous year | -18.35 % change on previous year | 27.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.24 % change on previous year | -6.9 % change on previous year | 13.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.27 % change on previous year | -8.1 % change on previous year | 50.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.16 % change on previous year | -9.16 % change on previous year | 28.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.28 % change on previous year | -14.53 % change on previous year | 14.79 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 64 Laos 10.91 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Samoa 10.85 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Kosovo 10.77 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Central African Republic 10.68 % change on previous year compare
- 69 San Marino 10.66 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Sweden 10.61 % 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9092 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 4,433 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 8.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 16.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 79,306 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7491 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 3,653 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Namibia?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Namibia was 10.76 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 50.13 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.35 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Namibia rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth?
- Namibia ranks 67th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.5%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.