Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 3.01 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Namibia, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Namibia stood at 3.01 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 66.2% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 53.09 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -12.17 % change on previous year, in 2017.
Namibia ranks 139th of 192 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.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 26.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 1983 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -181.6% |
| 1984 | 10.1 % change on previous year | -362.1% |
| 1985 | -3.1 % change on previous year | -130.7% |
| 1986 | 32.8 % change on previous year | -1158.7% |
| 1987 | 26.01 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1988 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 1989 | 21.81 % change on previous year | +295.5% |
| 1990 | 17.18 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1991 | 13.88 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1992 | 16.04 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 9.8 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1994 | 12.38 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 1995 | 19.35 % change on previous year | +56.3% |
| 1996 | 24.37 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 1997 | 9.57 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 1998 | 13.09 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 1999 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 2000 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 2001 | 20.45 % change on previous year | +595.9% |
| 2002 | 17.01 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2003 | 14.92 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2004 | -8.25 % change on previous year | -155.3% |
| 2005 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -144.3% |
| 2006 | 20.62 % change on previous year | +464.2% |
| 2007 | 53.09 % change on previous year | +157.4% |
| 2008 | 36.36 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2009 | 17.35 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2010 | -8.91 % change on previous year | -151.4% |
| 2011 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -137.8% |
| 2012 | 24.13 % change on previous year | +616.2% |
| 2013 | 10.01 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 2014 | 22.15 % change on previous year | +121.4% |
| 2015 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 2016 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2017 | -12.17 % change on previous year | -516.4% |
| 2018 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 2019 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2020 | -10.57 % change on previous year | -786.4% |
| 2021 | 25.48 % change on previous year | -341.0% |
| 2022 | 27.85 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 27.12 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 8.9 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 2025 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.34 % change on previous year | -3.85 % change on previous year | 32.8 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 14.37 % change on previous year | 8.01 % change on previous year | 24.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.81 % change on previous year | -8.25 % change on previous year | 53.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.92 % change on previous year | -12.17 % change on previous year | 24.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.63 % change on previous year | -10.57 % change on previous year | 27.85 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 136 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 3.13 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Fiji 3.12 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Tanzania, United Republic of 3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Tonga 2.98 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Naoero 2.92 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Israel 2.85 % 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 capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -20.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1868 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 910.6 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate -22.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 16,290 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -25.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1678 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Namibia was 3.01 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 53.09 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.17 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Namibia rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 139th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU), 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.