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Namibia

Namibia · NAM · Africa

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Risk Score

Guarded Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Namibia is a politically stable, resource-rich nation in Southern Africa, known for its diamond and uranium mining sectors. The country faces persistent challenges with high unemployment and income inequality, despite its upper-middle-income status. Efforts are underway to diversify the economy and improve social indicators.

Leadership

Nangolo Mbumba

President

Government: Semi-presidential republic

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Peya Mushelenga

Economy

GDP

$15.9B

GDP per Capita

$5.7K

GDP Growth

+3.5%

Inflation

4.5%

Unemployment

20.0%

Mining (diamonds, uranium, zinc)AgricultureTourismFishing

Trade

Key Exports

DiamondsUraniumFishZincMeat

Key Imports

Machinery and equipmentVehiclesFoodstuffsPetroleum productsChemicals

Top Partners

South AfricaBotswanaChinaEUZambia

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