Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Namibia
Namibia: Adjusted savings: mineral depletion was 262.77 million current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Namibia, 1970–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Namibia is 262.77 million current US$, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 266.3% on the previous year and up 111.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Namibia peaked at 427.98 million current US$ in 1988 and was at its lowest, 2.69 million current US$, in 2002.
That places Namibia 56th out of 217 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30.94 million current US$ | 12.50 million current US$ | 74.58 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 102.45 million current US$ | 8.22 million current US$ | 427.98 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.03 million current US$ | 2.82 million current US$ | 121.72 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.45 million current US$ | 2.69 million current US$ | 333.74 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.35 million current US$ | 39.61 million current US$ | 215.66 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 167.25 million current US$ | 71.73 million current US$ | 262.77 million current US$ | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Namibia
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 26.13 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.46 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 24.49 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.37 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -16.27 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -909.46 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 81,964 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 4,340 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 253.50 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Namibia?
- Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Namibia was 262.77 million current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: mineral depletion recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 427.98 million current US$ in 1988.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: mineral depletion recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.69 million current US$ in 2002.
- How does Namibia rank for adjusted savings: mineral depletion?
- Namibia ranks 56th out of 217 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: mineral depletion rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: mineral depletion (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Mineral depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of mineral resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.