Namibia FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Namibia's fdi inflows was 22.63% in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 53.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Namibia's fdi inflows stood at 22.63% in 2025, a rise of +7.86% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.63% by 2025. Namibia ranked 6th globally.
Namibia recorded foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows equivalent to 22.63 percent of GDP in 2025, marking its highest level on record and placing it sixth globally, a significant rise from 1.02 percent in 1985. Over the 41-year coverage period, FDI inflows experienced notable volatility, including a historic low of -1.42 percent in 2020, likely reflecting the economic disruptions of the global pandemic. The 2025 peak surpasses neighboring rankings, positioning Namibia ahead of Timor-Leste at 19.66 percent, though below Singapore’s 28.73 percent. This surge in inflows suggests growing investor confidence, potentially driven by reforms in key sectors such as mining and renewable energy. The country’s stable political environment and strategic access to Southern African markets may also be contributing factors. However, sustaining this upward trajectory will depend on continued policy consistency, improved infrastructure, and diversification beyond resource-linked investments. Without such measures, Namibia risks exposure to commodity price swings and external shocks that could reverse recent gains in FDI performance.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 31.44% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 27.03% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.63% | +7.86% | #6 |
| 2024 | 14.76% | −3.73% | #7 |
| 2023 | 18.49% | +10.09% | #6 |
| 2022 | 8.40% | +1.63% | #23 |
| 2021 | 6.78% | +8.19% | #39 |
| 2020 | -1.42% | −0.01% | #175 |
| 2019 | -1.41% | −3.12% | #183 |
| 2018 | 1.71% | −0.46% | #123 |
| 2017 | 2.18% | −1.17% | #121 |
| 2016 | 3.35% | −4.05% | #85 |
| 2015 | 7.40% | +3.82% | #37 |
| 2014 | 3.58% | −2.87% | #74 |
| 2013 | 6.45% | −1.53% | #39 |
| 2012 | 7.99% | +1.57% | #37 |
| 2011 | 6.42% | +3.90% | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's fdi inflows was 22.63% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 53.3% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's fdi inflows peaked at 22.63% in 2025.
The lowest fdi inflows in Namibia was -1.42% in 2020.
Namibia ranks 6th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's fdi inflows is projected to reach 22.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Namibia in 2025 was 22.63%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_fdi-inflows,
title = {Namibia FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}