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Namibia economy
Namibia’s economy grew 1.7% in 2025, slower than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 3.5% in 2025, and 19.3% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 1.7% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.5% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 19.3% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $15.1 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $4,876 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $11,687 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −13.4% | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −4.7% | 2024 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 22.9% | 2015 |
| Population | 3.1 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.