Namibia Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Namibia's birth rate was 24.5 in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Namibia's birth rate stood at 24.5 in 2025, a decline of +1.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.5 by 2025. Namibia ranked 50th globally.
Namibia's birth rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with an all-time high of 43.87 in 1974 and a sharp decline to its current level of 24.53 in 2025, ranking 50th globally. This downward trend is consistent with many other countries, including Tajikistan, where the birth rate is slightly higher at 24.73. The decline in birth rates can be attributed to a combination of factors, including improvements in education and access to family planning services, as well as shifts in societal attitudes towards family size. In contrast to its peak in 1974, Namibia's birth rate has more than halved, indicating a significant demographic shift. Given the current trend, Namibia's birth rate is likely to continue to decline, potentially influenced by further improvements in access to education and family planning services, which could have significant implications for the country's population dynamics and economic development.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 23.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.5 | −1.4 | #50 |
| 2023 | 25.9 | −0.5 | #169 |
| 2022 | 26.3 | −0.7 | #167 |
| 2021 | 27.0 | −0.7 | #169 |
| 2020 | 27.7 | −0.7 | #170 |
| 2019 | 28.4 | −0.7 | #171 |
| 2018 | 29.1 | −0.6 | #171 |
| 2017 | 29.7 | −0.7 | #173 |
| 2016 | 30.3 | −0.4 | #173 |
| 2015 | 30.7 | −0.3 | #169 |
| 2014 | 31.0 | −0.2 | #168 |
| 2013 | 31.2 | −0.2 | #168 |
| 2012 | 31.4 | +0.2 | #168 |
| 2011 | 31.1 | +0.1 | #167 |
| 2010 | 31.0 | +0.4 | #166 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's birth rate was 24.5 in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's birth rate peaked at 43.9 in 1974.
The lowest birth rate in Namibia was 24.5 in 2025.
Namibia ranks 50th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's birth rate is projected to reach 24.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Namibia in 2025 was 24.5. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_birth-rate,
title = {Namibia Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}