Namibia Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Namibia's industry value added was 30.83% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Namibia's industry value added stood at 30.83% in 2025, a rise of +1.97% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.83% by 2025. Namibia ranked 55th globally.
Namibia’s industry value added has fallen sharply since the early 1980s, declining from an all‑time peak of 48.60 % of GDP in 1980 to a trough of 21.20 % in 1996, before modestly recovering to 30.83 % in 2025, ranking 55th globally. The long‑term contraction reflects structural shifts away from mining‑intensive activities and limited diversification into manufacturing, while the recent uptick aligns Namibia more closely with peers such as Chile (29.66 %) and the Russian Federation (31.16 %). Over the 46‑year coverage period the indicator has averaged roughly one‑third of GDP, indicating a persistent reliance on primary sectors. Continued investment in value‑adding processing and integration into regional supply chains could sustain the modest recovery, but without such policy focus the industry share may remain constrained.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 33.20% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 32.02% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 30.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.83% | +1.97% | #55 |
| 2024 | 28.86% | −1.32% | #118 |
| 2023 | 30.19% | +3.08% | #138 |
| 2022 | 27.11% | +2.66% | #123 |
| 2021 | 24.45% | −1.37% | #106 |
| 2020 | 25.82% | −1.23% | #125 |
| 2019 | 27.05% | +0.18% | #128 |
| 2018 | 26.87% | +0.79% | #129 |
| 2017 | 26.08% | −1.44% | #128 |
| 2016 | 27.51% | −0.05% | #141 |
| 2015 | 27.56% | +0.93% | #140 |
| 2014 | 26.63% | +0.08% | #133 |
| 2013 | 26.55% | −3.43% | #131 |
| 2012 | 29.98% | +0.65% | #144 |
| 2011 | 29.33% | +1.90% | #138 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's industry value added was 30.83% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's industry value added peaked at 48.60% in 1980.
The lowest industry value added in Namibia was 21.20% in 1996.
Namibia ranks 55th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's industry value added is projected to reach 30.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Namibia in 2025 was 30.83%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_industry-value-added,
title = {Namibia Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}