03_Official bilateral loans, total in Namibia

Namibia: 03_Official bilateral loans, total was 372.00 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
372.00 million
Change on year
up 73.0%
World rank
72nd
of 162 countries
All-time high
438.00 million
in 2011
All-time low
26.00 million
in 1997
Years of data
28
1996–2023

03_Official bilateral loans, total in Namibia, 1996–2023

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M1996200920231996: 29.0M1997: 26.0M1998: 38.0M1999: 57.0M2000: 64.0M2001: 63.0M2002: 81.0M2003: 108.0M2004: 142.0M2005: 131.0M2006: 142.0M2007: 161.0M2008: 193.0M2009: 236.0M2010: 297.0M2011: 438.0M2012: 403.0M2013: 319.0M2014: 271.0M2015: 240.0M2016: 258.0M2017: 274.0M2018: 276.0M2019: 277.0M2020: 270.0M2021: 264.0M2022: 215.0M2023: 372.0M

Source: OECD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 03_official bilateral loans, total in Namibia is 372.00 million, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 73.0% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 03_official bilateral loans, total in Namibia peaked at 438.00 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 26.00 million, in 1997.

Namibia ranks 72nd of 162 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.

03_Official bilateral loans, total in Namibia, year by year

Annual values for 03_Official bilateral loans, total in Namibia, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 29.00 million —
1997 26.00 million -10.3%
1998 38.00 million +46.2%
1999 57.00 million +50.0%
2000 64.00 million +12.3%
2001 63.00 million -1.6%
2002 81.00 million +28.6%
2003 108.00 million +33.3%
2004 142.00 million +31.5%
2005 131.00 million -7.7%
2006 142.00 million +8.4%
2007 161.00 million +13.4%
2008 193.00 million +19.9%
2009 236.00 million +22.3%
2010 297.00 million +25.8%
2011 438.00 million +47.5%
2012 403.00 million -8.0%
2013 319.00 million -20.8%
2014 271.00 million -15.0%
2015 240.00 million -11.4%
2016 258.00 million +7.5%
2017 274.00 million +6.2%
2018 276.00 million +0.7%
2019 277.00 million +0.4%
2020 270.00 million -2.5%
2021 264.00 million -2.2%
2022 215.00 million -18.6%
2023 372.00 million +73.0%

Namibia compared with similar countries

  • Namibia's 372.00 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 462.00 million, 81% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
  • Namibia's 372.00 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 258.00 million, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 37.50 million 26.00 million 57.00 million 4
2000s 132.10 million 63.00 million 236.00 million 10
2010s 305.30 million 240.00 million 438.00 million 10
2020s 280.25 million 215.00 million 372.00 million 4

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 69 Argentina 403.00 million compare
  2. 70 Paraguay 381.00 million compare
  3. 70 Rwanda 381.00 million compare
  4. 73 Netherlands Antilles 365.00 million compare
  5. 74 Mali 336.00 million compare
  6. 75 Zimbabwe 303.00 million compare

See the full ranking of 162 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 03_official bilateral loans, total in Namibia?
03_official bilateral loans, total in Namibia was 372.00 million in 2023, according to OECD.
What is the highest 03_official bilateral loans, total recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 438.00 million in 2011.
What is the lowest 03_official bilateral loans, total recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 26.00 million in 1997.
How does Namibia rank for 03_official bilateral loans, total?
Namibia ranks 72nd out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
Is 03_official bilateral loans, total rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?
The figures come from OECD, published as part of 03_Official bilateral loans, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
03_Official bilateral loans, total
Source
OECD
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
162 places, 3,734 data points, 1996–2023
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The data show the outstanding debt on loans, other than direct export credits, extended by governments which are members of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC). In addition to straightforward loans, official bilateral loans include loans repayable in kind, and eligible loans in Associated Financing packages.