Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate was 0.6736 % change on previous year in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
0.6736 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
29th
of 234 countries
All-time high
6.31 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-0.4466 % change on previous year
in 2006
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in Namibia, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 0.6736 % change on previous year for urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in 2050.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 6.31 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -0.4466 % change on previous year, in 2006.
That places Namibia 29th out of 234 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0.4855 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0.3884 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1953 | 0.2274 % change on previous year | -41.4% |
| 1954 | 0.1024 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 1955 | 0.0589 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 1956 | 0.105 % change on previous year | +78.3% |
| 1957 | 0.2461 % change on previous year | +134.4% |
| 1958 | 0.4861 % change on previous year | +97.6% |
| 1959 | 0.8225 % change on previous year | +69.2% |
| 1960 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +53.6% |
| 1961 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1962 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 1963 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 2.28 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1966 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1967 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1971 | 2.88 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1977 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1978 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 1979 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1980 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1981 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 1982 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +64.1% |
| 1983 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +52.7% |
| 1984 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 3.36 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 6.31 % change on previous year | +87.4% |
| 1990 | 5.96 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 1992 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1993 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1996 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 1997 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2001 | 0.9979 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2002 | 0.5774 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0789 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2004 | -0.2478 % change on previous year | -413.9% |
| 2005 | -0.3898 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2006 | -0.4466 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2007 | -0.4333 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2008 | -0.3608 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2009 | -0.2379 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2010 | -0.0578 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2011 | 0.2752 % change on previous year | -576.3% |
| 2012 | 0.9095 % change on previous year | +230.5% |
| 2013 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 2014 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 1.71 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 2025 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2026 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2027 | 0.9531 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2028 | 0.908 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2029 | 0.8595 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2030 | 0.8484 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2031 | 0.8349 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2032 | 0.7894 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2033 | 0.7232 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2034 | 0.691 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2035 | 0.6942 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2036 | 0.6833 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2037 | 0.6703 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2038 | 0.6807 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2039 | 0.6613 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2040 | 0.618 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2041 | 0.6218 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2042 | 0.6366 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2043 | 0.6563 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2044 | 0.6733 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2045 | 0.7014 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2046 | 0.6999 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2047 | 0.6911 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2048 | 0.6735 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2049 | 0.6307 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 2050 | 0.6736 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3247 % change on previous year | 0.0589 % change on previous year | 0.8225 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 2.15 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 2.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.62 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 3.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.81 % change on previous year | 1.02 % change on previous year | 6.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.59 % change on previous year | 1.44 % change on previous year | 5.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0807 % change on previous year | -0.4466 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 % change on previous year | -0.0578 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.36 % change on previous year | 0.8595 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.7277 % change on previous year | 0.6613 % change on previous year | 0.8484 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.6603 % change on previous year | 0.618 % change on previous year | 0.7014 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 0.6736 % change on previous year | 0.6736 % change on previous year | 0.6736 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 26 Kiribati 0.7128 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Djibouti 0.696 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Niger 0.6941 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Tokelau 0.6321 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Turkmenistan 0.5817 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Saudi Arabia 0.5774 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Namibia
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.091 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.52 % change on previous year (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate in Namibia was 0.6736 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.31 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4466 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Namibia rank for urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 29th out of 234 countries with data for 2050.
- Is urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. 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 Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Urban and rural population 2050. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
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The year-on-year percentage change in Urban and rural population 2050. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.