Total Reserves in Namibia
Namibia: Total Reserves was 2,150 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Namibia, 2000–2018
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 2,150 for total reserves in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.6% on the previous year and up 66.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Namibia peaked at 2,432 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 234.25, in 2001.
Namibia ranks 114th of 165 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.
Total Reserves in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 259.84 | — |
| 2001 | 234.25 | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 323.13 | +37.9% |
| 2003 | 325.22 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 345.06 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 312.11 | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 449.58 | +44.0% |
| 2007 | 896.02 | +99.3% |
| 2008 | 1,293 | +44.3% |
| 2009 | 2,051 | +58.6% |
| 2010 | 1,696 | -17.3% |
| 2011 | 1,787 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 1,746 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 1,511 | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 1,177 | -22.1% |
| 2015 | 1,688 | +43.4% |
| 2016 | 1,834 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 2,432 | +32.6% |
| 2018 | 2,150 | -11.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 2,150 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,831, 56% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 2,150 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 835.83, 2.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 648.91 | 234.25 | 2,051 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,780 | 1,177 | 2,432 | 9 |
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 total reserves in Namibia?
- Total reserves in Namibia was 2,150 in 2018, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,432 in 2017.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 234.25 in 2001.
- How does Namibia rank for total reserves?
- Namibia ranks 114th out of 165 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.