Namibia Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Namibia's listed companies was 12 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Namibia's listed companies stood at 12 in 2025, a rise of +0 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12 by 2025. Namibia ranked 70th globally.
Namibia's listed companies have shown a mixed trajectory over the past three decades. Starting from a low of 4.00 in 1993, the number of listed companies in Namibia rose to a peak of 15.00 in 1998, before declining to 4.00 again in 1993, which also marks the trough. The number of listed companies has continued to recover, reaching 12.30 in 2025, ranking 70th globally. This is comparable to Armenia's 12.60, which ranks 68th globally. The growth in listed companies is a positive indicator of Namibia's economic development, but it still lags behind some of its peers. A sustained increase in investment in the financial sector and improvement in corporate governance could help to boost the number of listed companies, but this would require a stable and favorable business environment. The recent trend suggests that Namibia's listed companies are likely to continue growing, albeit at a slow pace, provided that the country maintains its economic stability and competitiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 12 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12 | - | - |
| 2025 | 12 | +0 | #70 |
| 2024 | 12 | −1 | #5 |
| 2023 | 13 | −1 | #5 |
| 2022 | 14 | +0 | #6 |
| 2021 | 14 | +1 | #7 |
| 2020 | 13 | +2 | #10 |
| 2019 | 11 | +1 | #6 |
| 2018 | 10 | +0 | #6 |
| 2017 | 10 | +2 | #3 |
| 2016 | 8 | +0 | #2 |
| 2015 | 8 | +0 | #4 |
| 2014 | 8 | +0 | #3 |
| 2013 | 8 | +1 | #2 |
| 2012 | 7 | +1 | #2 |
| 2011 | 6 | −1 | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's listed companies was 12 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's listed companies peaked at 15 in 1998.
The lowest listed companies in Namibia was 4 in 1993.
Namibia ranks 70th globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's listed companies is projected to reach 12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of Namibia in 2025 was 12. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_listed-companies,
title = {Namibia Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}