Portfolio investment, net in Namibia
Namibia: Portfolio investment, net was 316.53 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Namibia stood at 316.53 million.
The figure is down 59.9% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Namibia peaked at 1.47 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -41.34 million, in 2015.
Namibia ranks 61st of 194 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.
Portfolio investment, net in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 455.73 million | — |
| 2001 | 439.75 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 431.78 million | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 635.22 million | +47.1% |
| 2004 | 845.40 million | +33.1% |
| 2005 | 1.04 billion | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 1.13 billion | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 1.47 billion | +30.9% |
| 2008 | 1.02 billion | -30.6% |
| 2009 | 728.09 million | -28.8% |
| 2010 | 674.10 million | -7.4% |
| 2011 | -23.07 million | -103.4% |
| 2012 | 233.70 million | -1113.2% |
| 2013 | 166.88 million | -28.6% |
| 2014 | 357.90 million | +114.5% |
| 2015 | -41.34 million | -111.6% |
| 2016 | 146.24 million | -453.7% |
| 2017 | 461.12 million | +215.3% |
| 2018 | 331.22 million | -28.2% |
| 2019 | 120.92 million | -63.5% |
| 2020 | 222.01 million | +83.6% |
| 2021 | 108.98 million | -50.9% |
| 2022 | -7.79 million | -107.1% |
| 2023 | 788.87 million | -10227.9% |
| 2024 | 316.53 million | -59.9% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 316.53 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 463,716, 682.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 316.53 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.44 million. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net 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 | 788.87 million |
| 2012 | +1113.2% | -23.07 million | 233.70 million |
| 2016 | +453.7% | -41.34 million | 146.24 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 820.16 million | 431.78 million | 1.47 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 242.77 million | -41.34 million | 674.10 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 285.72 million | -7.79 million | 788.87 million | 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 portfolio investment, net in Namibia?
- Portfolio investment, net in Namibia was 316.53 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.47 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.34 million in 2015.
- How does Namibia rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Namibia ranks 61st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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