Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia

Namibia: Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate was -5.15 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-5.15 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 123.7%
World rank
192nd
of 206 countries
All-time high
52.5 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-28.97 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
45
1981–2025

Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate in Namibia, 1981–2025

-2002040601981200320251981: 7.6 % change on previous year1982: -16.4 % change on previous year1983: -11.4 % change on previous year1984: -11.2 % change on previous year1985: -29 % change on previous year1986: 52.5 % change on previous year1987: 36.7 % change on previous year1988: 5 % change on previous year1989: -1 % change on previous year1990: -7.6 % change on previous year1991: -1.2 % change on previous year1992: 11.7 % change on previous year1993: 3.4 % change on previous year1994: 6.5 % change on previous year1995: 14.4 % change on previous year1996: 3.3 % change on previous year1997: 5 % change on previous year1998: -6 % change on previous year1999: -2.3 % change on previous year2000: -3.7 % change on previous year2001: -0.194 % change on previous year2002: -5 % change on previous year2003: 34.7 % change on previous year2004: 21 % change on previous year2005: 7.6 % change on previous year2006: 11.9 % change on previous year2007: 22.1 % change on previous year2008: 23.3 % change on previous year2009: 14.7 % change on previous year2010: 11.8 % change on previous year2011: 18.4 % change on previous year2012: 10.1 % change on previous year2013: 5 % change on previous year2014: 11.8 % change on previous year2015: -9.7 % change on previous year2016: -13.3 % change on previous year2017: 1.6 % change on previous year2018: 22.3 % change on previous year2019: -25.2 % change on previous year2020: -18.7 % change on previous year2021: 26.6 % change on previous year2022: 22.3 % change on previous year2023: -6.4 % change on previous year2024: 21.7 % change on previous year2025: -5.1 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Namibia recorded -5.15 % change on previous year for merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.

The figure is down 123.7% on the previous year and up 46.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 52.5 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -28.97 % change on previous year, in 1985.

That places Namibia 192nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.65 % change on previous year -28.97 % change on previous year 52.5 % change on previous year 9
1990s 2.71 % change on previous year -7.63 % change on previous year 14.45 % change on previous year 10
2000s 12.64 % change on previous year -4.98 % change on previous year 34.69 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.28 % change on previous year -25.24 % change on previous year 22.29 % change on previous year 10
2020s 6.72 % change on previous year -18.7 % change on previous year 26.58 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 189 Panama -3.46 % change on previous year compare
  2. 190 American Samoa -4.64 % change on previous year compare
  3. 191 Samoa -4.69 % change on previous year compare
  4. 193 Iran -5.45 % change on previous year compare
  5. 194 Northern Mariana Islands -6.23 % change on previous year compare
  6. 195 New Caledonia -6.94 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 253 places β†’

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All data for Namibia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia?
Merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Namibia was -5.15 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 52.5 % change on previous year in 1986.
What is the lowest merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was -28.97 % change on previous year in 1985.
How does Namibia rank for merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate?
Namibia ranks 192nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
Is merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
253 places, 14,588 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.