Broad Money (Domestic currency) in Namibia
Namibia: Broad Money (Domestic currency) was 133.08 billion Domestic currency in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Broad Money in Namibia, 2001–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
In 2021, broad money in Namibia stood at 133.08 billion Domestic currency. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 126.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broad money in Namibia peaked at 133.08 billion Domestic currency in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11.51 billion Domestic currency, in 2001.
Namibia ranks 104th of 144 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.
Broad Money (Domestic currency) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11.51 billion Domestic currency | — |
| 2002 | 13.28 billion Domestic currency | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 13.56 billion Domestic currency | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 16.61 billion Domestic currency | +22.5% |
| 2005 | 17.46 billion Domestic currency | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 22.65 billion Domestic currency | +29.7% |
| 2007 | 26.30 billion Domestic currency | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 29.80 billion Domestic currency | +13.3% |
| 2009 | 47.56 billion Domestic currency | +59.6% |
| 2010 | 52.57 billion Domestic currency | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 58.71 billion Domestic currency | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 61.14 billion Domestic currency | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 68.96 billion Domestic currency | +12.8% |
| 2014 | 74.37 billion Domestic currency | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 81.14 billion Domestic currency | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 86.05 billion Domestic currency | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 98.08 billion Domestic currency | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 104.34 billion Domestic currency | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 115.34 billion Domestic currency | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 124.65 billion Domestic currency | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 133.08 billion Domestic currency | +6.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 133.08 billion Domestic currency is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 762.36 billion Domestic currency, 17% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 133.08 billion Domestic currency is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.84 trillion Domestic currency, 7% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Broad Money (Domestic currency) in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +59.6% | 29.80 billion Domestic currency | 47.56 billion Domestic currency |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.08 billion Domestic currency | 11.51 billion Domestic currency | 47.56 billion Domestic currency | 9 |
| 2010s | 80.07 billion Domestic currency | 52.57 billion Domestic currency | 115.34 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2020s | 128.87 billion Domestic currency | 124.65 billion Domestic currency | 133.08 billion Domestic currency | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 101 Moldova 190.48 billion Domestic currency compare
- 102 Bulgaria 168.28 billion Domestic currency compare
- 103 Tunisia 146.95 billion Domestic currency compare
- 105 Trinidad and Tobago 130.12 billion Domestic currency compare
- 106 Vanuatu 128.27 billion Domestic currency compare
- 107 Botswana 115.36 billion Domestic currency compare
More financial sector data for Namibia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0663 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0663 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broad money in Namibia?
- Broad money in Namibia was 133.08 billion Domestic currency in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest broad money recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 133.08 billion Domestic currency in 2021.
- What is the lowest broad money recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.51 billion Domestic currency in 2001.
- How does Namibia rank for broad money?
- Namibia ranks 104th out of 144 countries with data for 2021.
- Is broad money rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Broad Money (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates dataset presents monetary aggregates based on standardized SRF data, while also reflecting country-specific components aligned with national definitions.