Exports of commodity 2 in Namibia
Namibia: Exports of commodity 2 was 553.80 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
553.80 million current US$
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
13th
of 50 countries
All-time high
939.53 million current US$
in 2008
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1965
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Exports of commodity 2 in Namibia, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 553.80 million current US$ for exports of commodity 2 in 2011.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and up 185.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 2 in Namibia peaked at 939.53 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1965.
That places Namibia 13th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 2 in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1967 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1968 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 592.68 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 485.45 million current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1982 | 494.72 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 431.12 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1984 | 419.89 million current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 324.36 million current US$ | -22.8% |
| 1986 | 390.92 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1987 | 370.96 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 297.91 million current US$ | -19.7% |
| 1989 | 374.77 million current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1990 | 386.21 million current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 295.90 million current US$ | -23.4% |
| 1992 | 274.30 million current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 270.52 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 243.21 million current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1995 | 243.47 million current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 250.50 million current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 252.90 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 197.50 million current US$ | -21.9% |
| 1999 | 183.80 million current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 185.59 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 194.19 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 200.19 million current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 180.41 million current US$ | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 227.49 million current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 274.91 million current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2006 | 474.45 million current US$ | +72.6% |
| 2007 | 805.25 million current US$ | +69.7% |
| 2008 | 939.53 million current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 679.50 million current US$ | -27.7% |
| 2010 | 586.70 million current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2011 | 553.80 million current US$ | -5.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 553.80 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 141.16 million current US$, 3.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 553.80 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 278.67 million current US$, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 418.28 million current US$ | 297.91 million current US$ | 592.68 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 259.83 million current US$ | 183.80 million current US$ | 386.21 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 416.15 million current US$ | 180.41 million current US$ | 939.53 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 570.25 million current US$ | 553.80 million current US$ | 586.70 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 2 in Namibia?
- Exports of commodity 2 in Namibia was 553.80 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 939.53 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1965.
- How does Namibia rank for exports of commodity 2?
- Namibia ranks 13th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 2 rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 2 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 2 in current US dollars and fob basis.