Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Namibia
Namibia: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 172.39 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Namibia, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Namibia is 172.39 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 90.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Namibia peaked at 172.39 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.06 billion current LCU, in 1980.
That places Namibia 119th out of 193 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 (current LCU) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.06 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 1.34 billion current LCU | +26.1% |
| 1982 | 1.40 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1983 | 1.35 billion current LCU | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 1.48 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 1.44 billion current LCU | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 1.91 billion current LCU | +32.8% |
| 1987 | 2.41 billion current LCU | +26.0% |
| 1988 | 2.54 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 3.09 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1990 | 3.62 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1991 | 4.13 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1992 | 4.79 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1993 | 5.26 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 5.91 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 7.05 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1996 | 8.77 billion current LCU | +24.4% |
| 1997 | 9.61 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 10.87 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 11.74 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 12.08 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 14.56 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 2002 | 17.03 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 2003 | 19.57 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 17.96 billion current LCU | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 18.62 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 22.45 billion current LCU | +20.6% |
| 2007 | 34.37 billion current LCU | +53.1% |
| 2008 | 46.87 billion current LCU | +36.4% |
| 2009 | 55.00 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 2010 | 50.10 billion current LCU | -8.9% |
| 2011 | 51.79 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 64.28 billion current LCU | +24.1% |
| 2013 | 70.72 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 86.38 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2015 | 90.34 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 92.98 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 81.67 billion current LCU | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 82.99 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 84.26 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 75.36 billion current LCU | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 94.56 billion current LCU | +25.5% |
| 2022 | 120.89 billion current LCU | +27.9% |
| 2023 | 153.68 billion current LCU | +27.1% |
| 2024 | 167.36 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 172.39 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 172.39 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 787.38 billion current LCU, 22% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 172.39 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.09 trillion current LCU, 8% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.80 billion current LCU | 1.06 billion current LCU | 3.09 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.17 billion current LCU | 3.62 billion current LCU | 11.74 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.85 billion current LCU | 12.08 billion current LCU | 55.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.55 billion current LCU | 50.10 billion current LCU | 92.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 130.71 billion current LCU | 75.36 billion current LCU | 172.39 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0217 units 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 172.39 billion current 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 172.39 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 billion current LCU in 1980.
- How does Namibia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Namibia ranks 119th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.8%. 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.