Namibia Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Namibia's death rate was 6.3 in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Namibia's death rate stood at 6.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.3 by 2025. Namibia ranked 154th globally.
Namibia’s death rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, dropping from an all‑time peak of 17.90 in 1960 to a trough of 6.17 in 2023, and reaching 6.35 in 2025, which places the country 154th globally. This decline reflects sustained improvements in health care access, disease prevention, and socioeconomic conditions, mirroring broader sub‑Saharan trends. The 2025 figure is virtually identical to the rates of peer economies such as Brunei Darussalam (6.36) and the British Virgin Islands (6.33), underscoring Namibia’s convergence with higher‑income benchmarks despite its lower per‑capita income. The persistence of a low death rate suggests that gains in maternal and child health, infectious disease control, and chronic disease management have become entrenched. Continued investment in health infrastructure and preventive programmes will be crucial to maintain this trajectory, while emerging challenges such as an aging population or non‑communicable disease rise could modestly temper further reductions.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.3 | +0.2 | #154 |
| 2023 | 6.2 | −1.3 | #62 |
| 2022 | 7.5 | −1.7 | #107 |
| 2021 | 9.2 | +1.7 | #135 |
| 2020 | 7.5 | −0.2 | #103 |
| 2019 | 7.7 | −0.4 | #127 |
| 2018 | 8.1 | −0.4 | #135 |
| 2017 | 8.5 | −0.4 | #138 |
| 2016 | 8.9 | −0.4 | #149 |
| 2015 | 9.3 | −0.3 | #157 |
| 2014 | 9.6 | −0.4 | #168 |
| 2013 | 10.0 | −0.3 | #173 |
| 2012 | 10.3 | −0.5 | #181 |
| 2011 | 10.8 | −0.2 | #187 |
| 2010 | 11.1 | −0.3 | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's death rate was 6.3 in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's death rate peaked at 17.9 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Namibia was 6.2 in 2023.
Namibia ranks 154th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's death rate is projected to reach 6.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Namibia in 2025 was 6.3. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_death-rate,
title = {Namibia Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}