Net portfolio investment in Namibia
Namibia: Net portfolio investment was 316.53 million usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2024, net portfolio investment in Namibia stood at 316.53 million usd.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 59.9% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Namibia peaked at 1.47 billion usd in 2007 and was at its lowest, -41.34 million usd, in 2015.
That places Namibia 59th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Namibia, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 455.73 million usd | — |
| 2001 | 439.75 million usd | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 431.78 million usd | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 635.22 million usd | +47.1% |
| 2004 | 845.40 million usd | +33.1% |
| 2005 | 1.04 billion usd | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 1.13 billion usd | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 1.47 billion usd | +30.9% |
| 2008 | 1.02 billion usd | -30.6% |
| 2009 | 728.09 million usd | -28.8% |
| 2010 | 674.10 million usd | -7.4% |
| 2011 | -23.07 million usd | -103.4% |
| 2012 | 233.70 million usd | -1113.2% |
| 2013 | 166.88 million usd | -28.6% |
| 2014 | 357.90 million usd | +114.5% |
| 2015 | -41.34 million usd | -111.6% |
| 2016 | 146.24 million usd | -453.7% |
| 2017 | 461.12 million usd | +215.3% |
| 2018 | 331.22 million usd | -28.2% |
| 2019 | 120.92 million usd | -63.5% |
| 2020 | 222.01 million usd | +83.6% |
| 2021 | 108.98 million usd | -50.9% |
| 2022 | -7.79 million usd | -107.1% |
| 2023 | 788.87 million usd | -10227.9% |
| 2024 | 316.53 million usd | -59.9% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 316.53 million usd is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 463,716 usd, 682.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 316.53 million usd is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -304,576 usd. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +10227.9% | -7.79 million usd | 788.87 million usd |
| 2012 | +1113.2% | -23.07 million usd | 233.70 million usd |
| 2016 | +453.7% | -41.34 million usd | 146.24 million usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 820.16 million usd | 431.78 million usd | 1.47 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | 242.77 million usd | -41.34 million usd | 674.10 million usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 285.72 million usd | -7.79 million usd | 788.87 million usd | 5 |
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 44.40 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0033 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.65 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -15.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1418 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 638.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -7.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Namibia?
- Net portfolio investment in Namibia was 316.53 million usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.47 billion usd in 2007.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.34 million usd in 2015.
- How does Namibia rank for net portfolio investment?
- Namibia ranks 59th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).