Namibia Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Namibia's services value added was 52.00% in 2025, ranked 124th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Namibia's services value added stood at 52.00% in 2025, a decline of +2.46% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.00% by 2025. Namibia ranked 124th globally.
Namibia’s services value added rose from an all‑time trough of 38.33 in 1980 to a peak of 60.66 in 1993, before settling at 52.00 in 2025, placing the country 124th globally. The 1993 high reflected a rapid expansion of tourism, finance and information‑technology services after the end of apartheid‑era sanctions, while the modest decline after that peak coincided with slower growth in tourism and a shift toward commodity‑driven exports. Over the 46‑year coverage period the services sector has contributed roughly half of Namibia’s GDP, a share comparable to the Kyrgyz Republic’s 52.19 and the United Arab Emirates’ 51.96 in the same year. Despite the long‑term upward trajectory, the sector’s growth rate has tapered, suggesting that further diversification into high‑value digital services and stronger integration with regional value chains will be essential to sustain and accelerate the upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 49.37% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 50.69% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 52.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.00% | −2.46% | #124 |
| 2024 | 54.46% | +1.17% | #74 |
| 2023 | 53.29% | −2.12% | #79 |
| 2022 | 55.41% | −2.42% | #97 |
| 2021 | 57.83% | −0.95% | #112 |
| 2020 | 58.77% | +0.34% | #107 |
| 2019 | 58.43% | +0.59% | #113 |
| 2018 | 57.85% | −0.77% | #113 |
| 2017 | 58.62% | +0.87% | #114 |
| 2016 | 57.75% | −0.20% | #103 |
| 2015 | 57.94% | +0.24% | #106 |
| 2014 | 57.70% | −0.04% | #113 |
| 2013 | 57.74% | +3.82% | #111 |
| 2012 | 53.92% | −0.24% | #93 |
| 2011 | 54.16% | +0.21% | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's services value added was 52.00% in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's services value added peaked at 60.66% in 1993.
The lowest services value added in Namibia was 38.33% in 1980.
Namibia ranks 124th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's services value added is projected to reach 52.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Namibia in 2025 was 52.00%. This ranks 124th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_services-value-added,
title = {Namibia Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}