Terms of trade in Namibia
Namibia: Terms of trade was 117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Latest (2011)
117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
12th
of 41 countries
All-time high
130.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 2008
All-time low
72.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 1992
Years of data
32
1980–2011
Terms of trade in Namibia, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in goods and services, 2000 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade in Namibia is 117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade in Namibia peaked at 130.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 72.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100, in 1992.
Namibia ranks 12th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
Terms of trade in Namibia, year by year
| Year | goods and services, 2000 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 109.03 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | — |
| 1981 | 92.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -15.1% |
| 1982 | 87.48 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 85.36 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 87.22 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 104.31 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +19.6% |
| 1986 | 94.27 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 86.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -8.0% |
| 1988 | 100.05 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 100.9 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 90.31 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -10.5% |
| 1991 | 73.8 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -18.3% |
| 1992 | 72.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 77.56 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 85.81 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 80.43 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 87.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 89.45 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 93.03 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 92.45 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 110.5 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 111.8 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 98.08 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 95.91 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 103.52 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 99.74 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 125.62 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +25.9% |
| 2008 | 130.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 129.11 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 116.21 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 94.79 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 85.36 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 109.03 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 84.36 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 72.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 93.03 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.5 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 95.91 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 130.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.73 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 116.21 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 9 South Africa 138.58 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 10 Cameroon 129.47 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 11 Tanzania, United Republic of 125.11 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 13 Guinea 115.88 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 14 Kenya 113.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 compare
- 15 Rwanda 111.63 goods and services, 2000 = 100 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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 3.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8907 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 4,343 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 7.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9397 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 4,582 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 16.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade in Namibia?
- Terms of trade in Namibia was 117.26 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest terms of trade recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 130.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2008.
- What is the lowest terms of trade recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1992.
- How does Namibia rank for terms of trade?
- Namibia ranks 12th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is terms of trade rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 Terms of trade (goods and services, 2000 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.