Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia
Namibia: Gross fixed capital formation was 3.24 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 3.24 billion current US$ for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Namibia peaked at 4.37 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 197.04 million current US$, in 1985.
Namibia ranks 137th of 180 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 362.25 million current US$ | 197.04 million current US$ | 607.93 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 669.32 million current US$ | 413.76 million current US$ | 829.36 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 billion current US$ | 648.16 million current US$ | 2.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.96 billion current US$ | 1.98 billion current US$ | 4.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.56 billion current US$ | 1.45 billion current US$ | 3.28 billion current US$ | 6 |
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- 135 Chad 3.52 billion current US$ compare
- 136 Zimbabwe 3.29 billion current US$ compare
- 138 Mauritius 3.19 billion current US$ compare
- 139 Mauritania 3.15 billion current US$ compare
- 140 Afghanistan 3.03 billion current US$ compare
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 gross fixed capital formation in Namibia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Namibia was 3.24 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.37 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.04 million current US$ in 1985.
- How does Namibia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Namibia ranks 137th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.