Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.54 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 5.54 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 42.3% on the previous year and up 146.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 60.13 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -35.86 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Namibia ranks 127th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 11.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -15.36 % change on previous year | -229.1% |
| 1983 | -6.29 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 1984 | -16.85 % change on previous year | +167.8% |
| 1985 | -35.86 % change on previous year | +112.7% |
| 1986 | 29.52 % change on previous year | -182.3% |
| 1987 | 41.42 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 1988 | -5.5 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1989 | 5.59 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 1990 | 18.78 % change on previous year | +235.8% |
| 1991 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1992 | 12.35 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 1993 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -133.7% |
| 1994 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -182.2% |
| 1995 | 16.84 % change on previous year | +391.9% |
| 1996 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1997 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 1998 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -356.8% |
| 1999 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 2000 | -9.38 % change on previous year | +314.2% |
| 2001 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 2002 | -4.43 % change on previous year | +52.5% |
| 2003 | 60.13 % change on previous year | -1457.6% |
| 2004 | 7.44 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 2005 | 5 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2006 | 13.67 % change on previous year | +173.6% |
| 2007 | 46.85 % change on previous year | +242.7% |
| 2008 | 16.57 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2009 | 13.62 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 5.9 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 2011 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2012 | 10.59 % change on previous year | +178.8% |
| 2013 | -7.55 % change on previous year | -171.4% |
| 2014 | 9.84 % change on previous year | -230.3% |
| 2015 | -11.97 % change on previous year | -221.7% |
| 2016 | -9.86 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2017 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2018 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2019 | -6.99 % change on previous year | -423.5% |
| 2020 | -21.52 % change on previous year | +207.6% |
| 2021 | 39.78 % change on previous year | -284.9% |
| 2022 | 15.52 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 2023 | 12.72 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2024 | 9.6 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2025 | 5.54 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9516 % change on previous year | -35.86 % change on previous year | 41.42 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.31 % change on previous year | -5.73 % change on previous year | 18.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.66 % change on previous year | -9.38 % change on previous year | 60.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6991 % change on previous year | -11.97 % change on previous year | 10.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.27 % change on previous year | -21.52 % change on previous year | 39.78 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 124 Mexico 5.73 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Vanuatu 5.59 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Palau 5.58 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Tanzania, United Republic of 5.39 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Benin 5.25 % change on previous year compare
- 130 South Africa 5.23 % 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 (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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 818.18 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.639 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 3,116 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 11.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 55,739 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia was 5.54 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 60.13 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.86 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Namibia rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 127th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.3%. 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). 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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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.