Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Namibia
Namibia: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 60.53 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Namibia, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Namibia is 60.53, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Namibia peaked at 69.08 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 36.71, in 2005.
That places Namibia 6th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 41.36 | — |
| 2001 | 45.31 | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 44.59 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 40.26 | -9.7% |
| 2004 | 37.92 | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 36.71 | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 38.58 | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 41.34 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 55.19 | +33.5% |
| 2009 | 56.2 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 52.49 | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 50.1 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 54.14 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 56.28 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 61.47 | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 61.41 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 58.76 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 47.89 | -18.5% |
| 2018 | 46.42 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 46.32 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 46.16 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 52.15 | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 59.13 | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 68.7 | +16.2% |
| 2024 | 69.08 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 65.65 | -5.0% |
| 2026 | 63.17 | -3.8% |
| 2027 | 60.53 | -4.2% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 60.53 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 60.53 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 2.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.75 | 36.71 | 56.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.53 | 46.32 | 61.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.57 | 46.16 | 69.08 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 3 Liberia 73.13 compare
- 4 Mozambique 72.55 compare
- 5 South Sudan 71.95 compare
- 7 Gambia 60.46 compare
- 8 Cape Verde 57.32 compare
- 9 Eswatini 56.72 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Namibia?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Namibia was 60.53 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 69.08 in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.71 in 2005.
- How does Namibia rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Namibia ranks 6th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.