Namibia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Namibia at a Glance
Namibia is home to 3 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $6,195, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 67.5 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 3 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 25.9 and a death rate of 6.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 19.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 60,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Namibia is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $20 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $6,195 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.1% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 67.5 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $397 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 87.6% (2023), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 64.9% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access.