Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments in Namibia
Namibia: Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments was 208.47 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments in Namibia, 2004–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments in Namibia stood at 208.47 million US dollar.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.2% on the previous year and up 79.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments in Namibia peaked at 416.22 million US dollar in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.91 million US dollar, in 2006.
That places Namibia 75th out of 133 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments in Namibia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24.18 million US dollar | — |
| 2005 | 4.06 million US dollar | -83.2% |
| 2006 | 1.91 million US dollar | -52.9% |
| 2007 | 2.88 million US dollar | +50.8% |
| 2008 | 3.25 million US dollar | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 59.54 million US dollar | +1732.7% |
| 2010 | 118.94 million US dollar | +99.7% |
| 2011 | 91.98 million US dollar | -22.7% |
| 2012 | 107.97 million US dollar | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 96.61 million US dollar | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 87.72 million US dollar | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 116.47 million US dollar | +32.8% |
| 2016 | 109.96 million US dollar | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 185.97 million US dollar | +69.1% |
| 2018 | 342.39 million US dollar | +84.1% |
| 2019 | 355.49 million US dollar | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 416.22 million US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2021 | 318.35 million US dollar | -23.5% |
| 2022 | 320.15 million US dollar | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 150.96 million US dollar | -52.8% |
| 2024 | 179.44 million US dollar | +18.9% |
| 2025 | 208.47 million US dollar | +16.2% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 208.47 million US dollar is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 99.35 million US dollar, 2.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 208.47 million US dollar is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80.90 million US dollar, 2.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1732.7% | 3.25 million US dollar | 59.54 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.97 million US dollar | 1.91 million US dollar | 59.54 million US dollar | 6 |
| 2010s | 161.35 million US dollar | 87.72 million US dollar | 355.49 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 265.60 million US dollar | 150.96 million US dollar | 416.22 million US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 72 El Salvador 278.24 million US dollar compare
- 73 Bosnia and Herzegovina 217.76 million US dollar compare
- 74 Botswana 208.97 million US dollar compare
- 76 Saint Lucia 203.25 million US dollar compare
- 77 North Macedonia 178.70 million US dollar compare
- 78 Fiji 176.53 million US dollar compare
More external debt data for Namibia
- Other investment, Debt instruments 1.94 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) -10.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 639.87 million US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 628.22 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.1288 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 571.15 million (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -3.61 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations -39.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 1.67 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 206.89 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments in Namibia?
- Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments in Namibia was 208.47 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 416.22 million US dollar in 2020.
- What is the lowest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.91 million US dollar in 2006.
- How does Namibia rank for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments?
- Namibia ranks 75th out of 133 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.