Namibia Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Namibia's foreign reserves was $3.6B in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 6.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Namibia's foreign reserves stood at $3.6B in 2025, a rise of +$222.9M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3.6B by 2025. Namibia ranked 107th globally.
Namibia’s foreign exchange reserves have risen dramatically from a modest 49,717,500.10 in 1992 to an all‑time high of 3,578,439,900.07 in 2025, placing the country at rank 107 globally. This expansion, achieved over a 34‑year span, reflects sustained current‑account surpluses, prudent fiscal management and the accumulation of mineral export earnings, particularly from diamonds and uranium. The reserve buildup outpaced that of peer Botswana, whose 2025 holdings stood at 3,541,717,051.21, and closely matches Luxembourg’s 3,555,293,945.45, underscoring Namibia’s improving external buffer relative to other small‑open economies. The early‑1990s trough coincided with the post‑independence adjustment period, while the recent peak aligns with higher commodity prices and diversified foreign‑currency inflows. Continued diversification of exports, stable macro‑policy and resilience to external shocks will be crucial to maintain the upward trajectory of reserves, although a prolonged decline in global commodity demand could reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $4.1B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $3.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $3.6B | +$222.9M | #107 |
| 2024 | $3.4B | +$399.2M | #99 |
| 2023 | $3.0B | +$152.8M | #113 |
| 2022 | $2.8B | +$39.5M | #111 |
| 2021 | $2.8B | +$592.9M | #112 |
| 2020 | $2.2B | +$121.9M | #114 |
| 2019 | $2.0B | −$100.7M | #112 |
| 2018 | $2.1B | −$282.4M | #114 |
| 2017 | $2.4B | +$598.5M | #109 |
| 2016 | $1.8B | +$145.5M | #113 |
| 2015 | $1.7B | +$511.0M | #116 |
| 2014 | $1.2B | −$334.0M | #122 |
| 2013 | $1.5B | −$234.7M | #120 |
| 2012 | $1.7B | −$40.8M | #117 |
| 2011 | $1.8B | +$91.0M | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's foreign reserves was $3.6B in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 6.6% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's foreign reserves peaked at $3.6B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Namibia was $49.7M in 1992.
Namibia ranks 107th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's foreign reserves is projected to reach $3.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Namibia's foreign reserves was approximately 3.58 billion ($3.6B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Namibia in 2025 was $3.6B. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_reserves,
title = {Namibia Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}