15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Namibia
Namibia: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 329.21 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Namibia, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Namibia is 329.21 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 3,642.3% on the previous year and up 669.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Namibia peaked at 329.21 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2002.
Namibia ranks 57th of 215 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.
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 412,320 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 4,118 | — |
| 2006 | 8.48 million | +205768.0% |
| 2007 | 30.69 million | +262.0% |
| 2008 | 56.53 million | +84.2% |
| 2009 | 39.26 million | -30.6% |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 1.44 million | — |
| 2012 | 23.10 million | +1501.0% |
| 2013 | 8.28 million | -64.1% |
| 2014 | 5.79 million | -30.1% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 69.58 million | — |
| 2017 | 63.82 million | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 126.94 million | +98.9% |
| 2019 | 221.35 million | +74.4% |
| 2020 | 42.80 million | -80.7% |
| 2021 | 88.40 million | +106.5% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 8.80 million | — |
| 2025 | 329.21 million | +3642.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 329.21 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 316,940, 1038.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 329.21 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 248,834, 1323.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +205768.0% | 4,118 | 8.48 million |
| 2025 | +3642.3% | 8.80 million | 329.21 million |
| 2012 | +1501.0% | 1.44 million | 23.10 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.04 million | 0 | 56.53 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 52.03 million | 0 | 221.35 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.20 million | 0 | 329.21 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More reference data data for Namibia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0579 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0157 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1306 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0853 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Namibia?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Namibia was 329.21 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 329.21 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2002.
- How does Namibia rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Namibia ranks 57th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Short-term debt securities cover such instruments as treasury bills, commercial paper, and bankers' acceptances that usually give the holder the unconditional right to a stated fixed sum of money on a specified date. These instruments are usually traded on organized markets at a discount and have an original term to maturity of one year or less.