Imports by region of origin in Namibia
Namibia: Imports by region of origin was 347.45 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Namibia, 2000–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports by region of origin in Namibia stood at 347.45 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 36.9% 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$, in 2001.
That places Namibia 128th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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% |
| 2025 | 347.45 million current US$ | +7.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 347.45 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 353.03 million current US$, 98% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 347.45 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 154.70 million current US$, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.72 million current US$ | 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 | 262.93 million current US$ | 126.65 million current US$ | 347.45 million current US$ | 6 |
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 imports by region of origin in Namibia?
- Imports by region of origin in Namibia was 347.45 million current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – 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 2025.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – 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.