Stateness Index in Namibia
Namibia: Stateness Index was 7.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Stateness Index in Namibia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stateness index in Namibia is 7.5, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stateness index in Namibia peaked at 9.25 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 7.5, in 2025.
Namibia ranks 55th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.92 | 8.75 | 9.25 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.35 | 8 | 8.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.92 | 7.5 | 8.25 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 55 Algeria 7.5 compare
- 55 Brazil 7.5 compare
- 55 Cote d'Ivoire 7.5 compare
- 55 El Salvador 7.5 compare
- 55 Liberia 7.5 compare
- 55 Paraguay 7.5 compare
- 55 South Africa 7.5 compare
- 55 Tajikistan 7.5 compare
- 55 Tanzania 7.5 compare
- 55 Ukraine 7.5 compare
- 55 Uzbekistan 7.5 compare
More reference data data for Namibia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5417 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0961 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7156 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7944 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2035 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 202.75 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stateness index in Namibia?
- Stateness index in Namibia was 7.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stateness index recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.25 in 2009.
- What is the lowest stateness index recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.5 in 2025.
- How does Namibia rank for stateness index?
- Namibia ranks 55th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stateness index rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Stateness Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which the state has the monopoly on the use of force, provides basic public services across the country, citizens accept the state as legitimate, religious dogmas do not interfere, and citizenship is accessible.