Resources statistical capacity in Namibia

Namibia: Resources statistical capacity was 2.49 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.49 million
Change on year
down 8.4%
World rank
61st
of 146 countries
All-time high
2.72 million
in 2022
All-time low
224,251
in 2018
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Namibia, 2010–2023

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M2010201620232010: 1.6M2011: 1.4M2012: 426.0k2013: 2.4M2014: 1.9M2015: 578.5k2016: 988.5k2017: 242.5k2018: 224.3k2019: 414.5k2020: 235.4k2021: 1.3M2022: 2.7M2023: 2.5M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Namibia is 2.49 million, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Namibia peaked at 2.72 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 224,251, in 2018.

That places Namibia 61st out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Resources statistical capacity in Namibia, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Namibia, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 1.63 million —
2011 1.42 million -13.1%
2012 426,035 -70.0%
2013 2.35 million +452.1%
2014 1.87 million -20.5%
2015 578,484 -69.1%
2016 988,474 +70.9%
2017 242,528 -75.5%
2018 224,251 -7.5%
2019 414,491 +84.8%
2020 235,423 -43.2%
2021 1.31 million +457.9%
2022 2.72 million +107.2%
2023 2.49 million -8.4%

Namibia compared with similar countries

  • Namibia's 2.49 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 94% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Namibia's 2.49 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.02 million 224,251 2.35 million 10
2020s 1.69 million 235,423 2.72 million 4

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 58 Botswana 2.78 million compare
  2. 59 Djibouti 2.64 million compare
  3. 60 Madagascar 2.63 million compare
  4. 62 Albania 2.49 million compare
  5. 63 Egypt 2.43 million compare
  6. 64 North Macedonia 2.38 million compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Namibia?
Resources statistical capacity in Namibia was 2.49 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 2.72 million in 2022.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 224,251 in 2018.
How does Namibia rank for resources statistical capacity?
Namibia ranks 61st out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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