Imports by region of origin in Namibia
Namibia: Imports by region of origin was 324.72 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
324.72 million current US$
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
128th
of 210 countries
All-time high
586.40 million current US$
in 2014
All-time low
15.18 million current US$
in 2001
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Imports by region of origin in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in Namibia stood at 324.72 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and down 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Namibia peaked at 586.40 million current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 15.18 million current US$, in 2001.
That places Namibia 128th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.45 million current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 15.18 million current US$ | -42.6% |
| 2002 | 32.94 million current US$ | +117.0% |
| 2003 | 15.42 million current US$ | -53.2% |
| 2004 | 19.63 million current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2005 | 22.71 million current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 48.74 million current US$ | +114.6% |
| 2007 | 60.60 million current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2008 | 103.02 million current US$ | +70.0% |
| 2009 | 102.47 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 89.75 million current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2011 | 68.39 million current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2012 | 52.11 million current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2013 | 156.52 million current US$ | +200.4% |
| 2014 | 586.40 million current US$ | +274.6% |
| 2015 | 253.81 million current US$ | -56.7% |
| 2016 | 331.06 million current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2017 | 159.37 million current US$ | -51.9% |
| 2018 | 480.05 million current US$ | +201.2% |
| 2019 | 182.26 million current US$ | -62.0% |
| 2020 | 126.65 million current US$ | -30.5% |
| 2021 | 201.04 million current US$ | +58.7% |
| 2022 | 278.04 million current US$ | +38.3% |
| 2023 | 299.66 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2024 | 324.72 million current US$ | +8.4% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 324.72 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 324.64 million current US$, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 324.72 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 125.05 million current US$, 2.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.72 million current US$ | 15.18 million current US$ | 103.02 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 235.97 million current US$ | 52.11 million current US$ | 586.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 246.02 million current US$ | 126.65 million current US$ | 324.72 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 125 Bosnia and Herzegovina 388.81 million current US$ compare
- 126 Estonia 387.49 million current US$ compare
- 127 Mozambique 339.09 million current US$ compare
- 129 Cambodia 324.64 million current US$ compare
- 130 Belarus 320.08 million current US$ compare
- 131 Cameroon 309.98 million current US$ 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate -7.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Namibia?
- Imports by region of origin in Namibia was 324.72 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 586.40 million current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.18 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Namibia rank for imports by region of origin?
- Namibia ranks 128th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.