Namibia Non-Performing Loans
Bank nonperforming loans as % of total gross loans FB.AST.NPER.ZS
Namibia's non-performing loans was 6.36% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 9.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Namibia's non-performing loans stood at 6.36% in 2025, a rise of +0.57pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.36% by 2025. Namibia ranked 33rd globally.
Namibia's non-performing loans have been steadily increasing over the 15-year coverage period, with the latest value standing at 6.36% in 2025. This places the country at the 33rd position globally, closely trailed by peer countries such as Gabon at 6.35% and surpassed by Barbados at 6.42%. The all-time peak of 6.39% was reached in 2020, while the lowest point was recorded in 2013 at 1.29%. The country's non-performing loans have been hovering around the peak value, indicating a high level of distressed debt in the banking system. As Namibia's economy continues to navigate through challenges, a significant shift in the trend would likely require substantial improvements in the business environment and credit management practices, which could potentially alter the trajectory of non-performing loans in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Non-Performing Loans | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.52% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.36% | +0.57pp | #33 |
| 2023 | 5.79% | +0.28pp | #76 |
| 2022 | 5.52% | −0.86pp | #92 |
| 2021 | 6.37% | −0.02pp | #97 |
| 2020 | 6.39% | +1.83pp | #91 |
| 2019 | 4.56% | +0.99pp | #77 |
| 2018 | 3.58% | +0.99pp | #69 |
| 2017 | 2.59% | +1.04pp | #45 |
| 2016 | 1.54% | −0.01pp | #19 |
| 2015 | 1.55% | +0.10pp | #21 |
| 2014 | 1.45% | +0.17pp | #17 |
| 2013 | 1.29% | −0.05pp | #14 |
| 2012 | 1.34% | −0.15pp | #11 |
| 2011 | 1.49% | −0.48pp | #14 |
| 2010 | 1.96% | – | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw non-performing loans improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's non-performing loans was 6.36% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 9.8% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's non-performing loans peaked at 6.39% in 2020.
The lowest non-performing loans in Namibia was 1.29% in 2013.
Namibia ranks 33rd globally in non-performing loans as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FB.AST.NPER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's non-performing loans is projected to reach 6.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The non-performing loans of Namibia in 2025 was 6.36%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_non-performing-loans,
title = {Namibia Non-Performing Loans},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/non-performing-loans/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}