How does Namibia rank for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp?

Namibia ranks 51st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.

Is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Namibia?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Namibia data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Namibia

Name: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Namibia
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Namibia: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 8.4%

World rank

51st

of 188 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1985

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2012

Years of data

1980–2025

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Namibia, 1980–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

Namibia recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.4% on the previous year and down 13.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in Namibia peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2012.

Namibia ranks 51st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Namibia, year by year

Annual values for Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in Namibia, 1980 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.3%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.8%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.1%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	+19.3%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	+23.7%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.5%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.6%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.4%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.1%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.6%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.7%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.3%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.7%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.7%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.4%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+12.7%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.5%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-30.6%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.9%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.0%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.6%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.7%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.6%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.9%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.4%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.0%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.6%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+11.4%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	+7.3%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.6%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.4%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.7%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+20.2%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.6%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.1%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.7%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.1%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.4%

Namibia compared with similar countries

Namibia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 2.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Namibia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near Namibia

48 Lebanon 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
49 Malta 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
50 Mauritius 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
52 Nicaragua 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
53 Moldova 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
54 Mongolia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More population data for Namibia

Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.6736 % change on previous year (2050)
Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1475 % change on previous year (2100)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,780 Persons (2050)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.52 Percent per annum (2030)
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4525 % change on previous year (2100)
Population growth rate 0.091 (2100)
Population density 7.16 (2100)
Projected population under age 5 357,079 (2100)

All data for Namibia →

Frequently asked questions

What is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in Namibia?: Long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in Namibia was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in Namibia?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1985.
What is the lowest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in Namibia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2012.
How does Namibia rank for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp?: Namibia ranks 51st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
Is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Namibia?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Long term urban population region divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 188 places, 10,765 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 27 October 2026

Long term urban population region divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.