International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Namibia
Namibia: International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) was 698.03 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Namibia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Namibia stood at 698.03 million.
The figure is up 140.2% on the previous year and down 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Namibia peaked at 6.92 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, 290.62 million, in 2023.
Namibia ranks 48th of 171 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 594.03 million | — |
| 2006 | 1.32 billion | +123.0% |
| 2007 | 3.31 billion | +149.6% |
| 2008 | 2.39 billion | -27.7% |
| 2009 | 6.92 billion | +189.4% |
| 2010 | 5.85 billion | -15.5% |
| 2011 | 4.39 billion | -24.9% |
| 2012 | 5.98 billion | +36.0% |
| 2013 | 3.78 billion | -36.8% |
| 2014 | 2.16 billion | -42.9% |
| 2015 | 2.00 billion | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 876.27 million | -56.1% |
| 2017 | 1.95 billion | +122.6% |
| 2018 | 838.60 million | -57.0% |
| 2019 | 1.67 billion | +98.6% |
| 2020 | 2.50 billion | +49.9% |
| 2021 | 2.07 billion | -17.1% |
| 2022 | 467.16 million | -77.4% |
| 2023 | 290.62 million | -37.8% |
| 2024 | 698.03 million | +140.2% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 698.03 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -10.71 billion. (39 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 698.03 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -8.83 billion. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.91 billion | 594.03 million | 6.92 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.95 billion | 838.60 million | 5.98 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.20 billion | 290.62 million | 2.50 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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 international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Namibia?
- International investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Namibia was 698.03 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.92 billion in 2009.
- What is the lowest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 290.62 million in 2023.
- How does Namibia rank for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities)?
- Namibia ranks 48th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.6%. 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 International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.