Total Reserves in Namibia

Namibia: Total Reserves was 2,150 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
2,150
Change on year
down 11.6%
World rank
114th
of 164 countries
All-time high
2,432
in 2017
All-time low
234.25
in 2001
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Total Reserves in Namibia, 2000–2018

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2000200920182000: 259.82001: 234.32002: 323.12003: 325.22004: 345.12005: 312.12006: 449.62007: 8962008: 1.3k2009: 2.1k2010: 1.7k2011: 1.8k2012: 1.7k2013: 1.5k2014: 1.2k2015: 1.7k2016: 1.8k2017: 2.4k2018: 2.1k

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 164 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 648.91 234.25 2,051 10
2010s 1,780 1,177 2,432 9

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 111 Luxembourg 2,752 compare
  2. 112 Bahrain 2,447 compare
  3. 113 Estonia 2,433 compare
  4. 115 Panama 2,121 compare
  5. 116 Haiti 2,110 compare
  6. 117 Mozambique 2,029 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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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 164 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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About this data

Indicator
Total Reserves
Source
World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
175 places, 4,420 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

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.