Claims on private sector, flow in Namibia
Namibia: Claims on private sector, flow was 3.88 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Claims on private sector, flow in Namibia, 1985–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on private sector, flow in Namibia is 3.88 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 41.9% on the previous year and up 174.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on private sector, flow in Namibia peaked at 4.72 billion current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1985.
That places Namibia 35th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on private sector, flow in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1990 | 1.37 billion current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 227.30 million current LCU | -83.4% |
| 1992 | 479.30 million current LCU | +110.9% |
| 1993 | 626.30 million current LCU | +30.7% |
| 1994 | 837.10 million current LCU | +33.7% |
| 1995 | 1.20 billion current LCU | +43.4% |
| 1996 | 920.40 million current LCU | -23.3% |
| 1997 | 890.30 million current LCU | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 575.80 million current LCU | -35.3% |
| 1999 | 304.90 million current LCU | -47.0% |
| 2000 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +315.1% |
| 2001 | 1.42 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 4.72 billion current LCU | +233.3% |
| 2003 | 1.84 billion current LCU | -61.0% |
| 2004 | 3.24 billion current LCU | +76.0% |
| 2005 | 4.00 billion current LCU | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 3.51 billion current LCU | -12.2% |
| 2007 | 3.62 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 4.03 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2009 | 1.40 billion current LCU | -65.2% |
| 2010 | 2.74 billion current LCU | +95.0% |
| 2011 | 3.88 billion current LCU | +41.9% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 3.88 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.53 billion current LCU, 21% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 3.88 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.49 billion current LCU, 24% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 743.42 million current LCU | 227.30 million current LCU | 1.37 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.91 billion current LCU | 1.27 billion current LCU | 4.72 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.31 billion current LCU | 2.74 billion current LCU | 3.88 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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 claims on private sector, flow in Namibia?
- Claims on private sector, flow in Namibia was 3.88 billion current LCU in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on private sector, flow recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.72 billion current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest claims on private sector, flow recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1985.
- How does Namibia rank for claims on private sector, flow?
- Namibia ranks 35th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is claims on private sector, flow rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Change in domestic credit to the private sector covers changes in claims on private non-financial corporations, households, and non-profit institutions. Data; Annual flow, local currencies.