Manufactures exports in Namibia
Namibia: Manufactures exports was 546.02 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Namibia, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, manufactures exports in Namibia stood at 546.02 million constant US$.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Namibia peaked at 1.11 billion constant US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 170.98 million constant US$, in 1997.
That places Namibia 11th out of 38 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports in Namibia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 199.39 million constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 204.39 million constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 237.31 million constant US$ | +16.1% |
| 1983 | 247.49 million constant US$ | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 214.06 million constant US$ | -13.5% |
| 1985 | 219.63 million constant US$ | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 218.70 million constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 250.28 million constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 1988 | 240.06 million constant US$ | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 242.38 million constant US$ | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 183.96 million constant US$ | -24.1% |
| 1991 | 206.07 million constant US$ | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 259.96 million constant US$ | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 209.60 million constant US$ | -19.4% |
| 1994 | 238.34 million constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 233.28 million constant US$ | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 256.20 million constant US$ | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 170.98 million constant US$ | -33.3% |
| 1998 | 186.79 million constant US$ | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 200.96 million constant US$ | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 653.03 million constant US$ | +225.0% |
| 2001 | 560.05 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 2002 | 506.84 million constant US$ | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 974.92 million constant US$ | +92.4% |
| 2004 | 1.04 billion constant US$ | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 1.11 billion constant US$ | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 956.28 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 952.20 million constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 549.20 million constant US$ | -42.3% |
| 2009 | 581.03 million constant US$ | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 566.50 million constant US$ | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 546.02 million constant US$ | -3.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 546.02 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.95 million constant US$, 7.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 546.02 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 275.48 million constant US$, 2.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Manufactures exports in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +225.0% | 200.96 million constant US$ | 653.03 million constant US$ |
| 2003 | +92.4% | 506.84 million constant US$ | 974.92 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 227.37 million constant US$ | 199.39 million constant US$ | 250.28 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 214.61 million constant US$ | 170.98 million constant US$ | 259.96 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 789.04 million constant US$ | 506.84 million constant US$ | 1.11 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 556.26 million constant US$ | 546.02 million constant US$ | 566.50 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Namibia?
- Manufactures exports in Namibia was 546.02 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.11 billion constant US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 170.98 million constant US$ in 1997.
- How does Namibia rank for manufactures exports?
- Namibia ranks 11th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. 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 Manufactures exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufactures comprise the commodities in SITC sections 5 (chemicals), 6 (basic manufactures), 7 (machinery and transport equipment), and 8 (miscellaneous manufactured goods), excluding division 68 (nonferrous metals) in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are on fob basis.