Imports of goods and services in Namibia
Namibia: Imports of goods and services was 133.62 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Namibia, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 133.62 billion constant LCU for imports of goods and services in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Namibia peaked at 138.74 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14.78 billion constant LCU, in 1983.
That places Namibia 110th out of 178 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.
Imports of goods and services in Namibia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 16.64 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 19.16 billion constant LCU | +15.1% |
| 1982 | 17.02 billion constant LCU | -11.2% |
| 1983 | 14.78 billion constant LCU | -13.1% |
| 1984 | 14.96 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 15.43 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 16.38 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 18.52 billion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 1988 | 17.84 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 17.57 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 17.29 billion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 17.90 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 18.86 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 18.68 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 19.38 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 21.15 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 24.47 billion constant LCU | +15.7% |
| 1997 | 25.31 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 27.25 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 27.63 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 26.19 billion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 29.93 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 31.77 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 35.10 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 31.61 billion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 31.90 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 37.11 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 2007 | 49.07 billion constant LCU | +32.2% |
| 2008 | 58.23 billion constant LCU | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 67.03 billion constant LCU | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 60.16 billion constant LCU | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 59.72 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 71.43 billion constant LCU | +19.6% |
| 2013 | 76.35 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 90.00 billion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 90.34 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 93.89 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 84.41 billion constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 85.46 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 82.05 billion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 69.71 billion constant LCU | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 83.78 billion constant LCU | +20.2% |
| 2022 | 103.07 billion constant LCU | +23.0% |
| 2023 | 127.59 billion constant LCU | +23.8% |
| 2024 | 138.74 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2025 | 133.62 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.83 billion constant LCU | 14.78 billion constant LCU | 19.16 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.79 billion constant LCU | 17.29 billion constant LCU | 27.63 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.79 billion constant LCU | 26.19 billion constant LCU | 67.03 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.38 billion constant LCU | 59.72 billion constant LCU | 93.89 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.42 billion constant LCU | 69.71 billion constant LCU | 138.74 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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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 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 9.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Namibia?
- Imports of goods and services in Namibia was 133.62 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 138.74 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.78 billion constant LCU in 1983.
- How does Namibia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Namibia ranks 110th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.9%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.