Namibia
Government finance and price level data from the World Bank WDI.
Government finances
Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.
Government debt
4.7% GDP
2015
Govt expenditure
36.2% GDP
2023
Budget deficit
4.7% GDP
2024
Price level
Namibia is 59.3% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.
Overall price level
40.7(USA=100)
2025
Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.
Government debt since 2007
| Year | Debt (% GDP) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 117.5 | — |
| 2008 | 1.1 | -116.4 |
| 2009 | 0.3 | -0.8 |
| 2010 | 1.6 | +1.3 |
| 2011 | 7.5 | +5.8 |
| 2012 | -1.2 | -8.6 |
| 2013 | 2.6 | +3.7 |
| 2015 | 4.7 | +2.1 |
Data sources
| Dataset | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplus | World Bank WDI (GC.* indicators) | 2000–2024 |
| Price level index (USA=100) | World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio | 1990–2023 |
| Labour tax wedge | Eurostat earn_nt_taxrate | EEA/EU only |
| Statutory tax rates | OECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024 | EU+EFTA only |