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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Namibia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population3.09M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$15.08B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$4.88K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth67.52024 · yearsInternet use64.9%2024 · % of populationForest area7.8%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
18.1%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Namibia2023 · 18.1%
07.2814.5521.8329.11960199320252001: 15.7%2002: 16.5%2003: 17.7%2004: 18.4%2005: 19.9%2006: 22%2007: 24.1%2008: 26.1%2009: 28.2%2010: 29.1%2011: 27.6%2012: 25.1%2013: 23.3%2014: 22.5%2015: 21.7%2016: 20.6%2017: 20%2018: 19.2%2019: 18.9%2020: 18.5%2021: 18.7%2022: 18.4%2023: 18.1%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Namibia in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Windhoek
Country code
NAM

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