Mining and quarrying, value added (current LCU) in Namibia
Namibia: Mining and quarrying, value added (current LCU) was 8.66 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mining and quarrying, value added in Namibia, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mining and quarrying, value added in Namibia is 8.66 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.8% on the previous year and up 136.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Namibia peaked at 11.77 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 458.00 million current LCU, in 1981.
Namibia ranks 34th of 50 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.
Mining and quarrying, value added (current LCU) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 633.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 458.00 million current LCU | -27.6% |
| 1982 | 470.00 million current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 481.00 million current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 520.00 million current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1985 | 847.00 million current LCU | +62.9% |
| 1986 | 927.00 million current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 807.00 million current LCU | -12.9% |
| 1988 | 1.14 billion current LCU | +41.8% |
| 1989 | 1.38 billion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 1990 | 1.08 billion current LCU | -21.6% |
| 1991 | 1.10 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 1.11 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 819.00 million current LCU | -26.3% |
| 1994 | 1.25 billion current LCU | +52.6% |
| 1995 | 1.06 billion current LCU | -15.4% |
| 1996 | 1.54 billion current LCU | +45.5% |
| 1997 | 1.73 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 1.83 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 1.95 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 2.69 billion current LCU | +38.0% |
| 2001 | 3.66 billion current LCU | +36.1% |
| 2002 | 4.79 billion current LCU | +30.9% |
| 2003 | 2.99 billion current LCU | -37.6% |
| 2004 | 4.15 billion current LCU | +38.6% |
| 2005 | 4.26 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 6.65 billion current LCU | +56.3% |
| 2007 | 6.82 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 11.77 billion current LCU | +72.7% |
| 2009 | 8.00 billion current LCU | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 6.88 billion current LCU | -14.0% |
| 2011 | 8.66 billion current LCU | +25.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 8.66 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 40.46 billion current LCU, 21% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 8.66 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 42.40 billion current LCU, 20% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 766.90 million current LCU | 458.00 million current LCU | 1.38 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.35 billion current LCU | 819.00 million current LCU | 1.95 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.58 billion current LCU | 2.69 billion current LCU | 11.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.77 billion current LCU | 6.88 billion current LCU | 8.66 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More economy & growth data for Namibia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -16.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mining and quarrying, value added in Namibia?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Namibia was 8.66 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.77 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 458.00 million current LCU in 1981.
- How does Namibia rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Namibia ranks 34th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in current local currency.