Namibia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Namibia has a resource-based Southern African economy supported by mining, diamonds, uranium, fisheries, tourism, agriculture, and services. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with its relatively small population and helps place resource-based output into a per-person context. Explore Namibia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$5,573
Est. in USD
World Rank
#120
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+14.6%
+$711
Africa Rank
#10
Out of 54 countries
1. Namibia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Namibia’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across mining, services, tourism, fisheries, and agriculture. Mineral exports contribute significantly to national output, while the country’s small population makes the per-capita measure especially useful for international comparisons. It helps show how resource wealth translates into economic production per person.
2. Namibia GDP Per Capita Growth (1989–2026)
3. Namibia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,573 | +14.6% |
| 2025 | $4,862 | +8.7% |
| 2024 | $4,472 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $4,236 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | $4,407 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | $4,477 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | $3,938 | -17.9% |
| 2019 | $4,798 | -10.8% |
| 2018 | $5,381 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $5,211 | +17.0% |
| 2016 | $4,455 | -8.9% |
| 2015 | $4,888 | -10.3% |
| 2014 | $5,449 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | $5,473 | -8.9% |
| 2012 | $6,009 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | $5,842 | +8.4% |
| 2010 | $5,390 | +24.7% |
| 2009 | $4,324 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | $4,181 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | $4,354 | +11.7% |
| 2006 | $3,897 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | $3,748 | +8.4% |
| 2004 | $3,458 | +32.4% |
| 2003 | $2,611 | +44.2% |
| 2002 | $1,811 | -6.9% |
| 2001 | $1,945 | -11.3% |
| 2000 | $2,192 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | $2,179 | -2.7% |
| 1998 | $2,239 | -9.2% |
| 1997 | $2,465 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | $2,434 | -2.6% |
| 1995 | $2,499 | +9.5% |
| 1994 | $2,283 | +8.8% |
| 1993 | $2,099 | -7.3% |
| 1992 | $2,265 | +11.8% |
| 1991 | $2,026 | +6.1% |
| 1990 | $1,909 | +8.1% |
| 1989 | $1,766 | — |
4. Namibia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+14.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+24.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+25.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+43.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Namibia’s GDP per capita can fluctuate as diamond and uranium markets, tourism, investment, inflation, drought conditions, and employment change. Dependence on mining and climate-sensitive sectors can create noticeable annual movements. Historical data helps show how commodity cycles and broader economic conditions have shaped production per resident over time.
5. Namibia GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Namibia
$5,573
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Namibia’s GDP per capita is approximately
68.8%
above the
Africa average
and
77.9%
below the world average.
6. Namibia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Libya | $6,962 |
| #8 | Cabo Verde | $6,670 |
| #9 | Algeria | $6,628 |
| #10 | Namibia | $5,573 |
| #11 | Morocco | $5,107 |
| #12 | Eswatini | $4,927 |
| #13 | Tunisia | $4,893 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Namibia
Namibia GDP (Nominal)
$17.3 Billion
(2026)
Namibia GDP Per Capita
$5,573
(2026)
Namibia’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the importance of mining and services within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer a fuller economic perspective.
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8. Namibia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $5,799 | +4.1% |
| 2028 | $5,974 | +3.0% |
| 2029 | $6,195 | +3.7% |
| 2030 | $6,405 | +3.4% |
Namibia GDP per capita is projected to reach $6,405 by 2030, representing a 14.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Namibia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Namibia GDP per capita is estimated at $5,573 in 2026.
It ranks #120 globally and #10 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 14.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 24.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 25.1%.
It is approximately 68.8% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 77.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $6,405 by 2030, 14.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Namibia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Namibia GDP per capita is estimated at $5,573 in 2026.
Namibia ranks #120 globally and #10 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 14.6% compared with 2025.
Namibia GDP per capita was approximately $4,888 in 2015.
Namibia GDP per capita is approximately 68.8% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.