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Namibia

Namibia · NAM · Africa

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Namibia is a stable, multi-party parliamentary democracy in Southern Africa, known for its vast desert landscapes and rich mineral resources. The economy is heavily reliant on mining, particularly diamonds and uranium, alongside tourism and fishing, but faces challenges of high unemployment and income inequality.

Leadership

Nangolo Mbumba

President (Acting)

GOVERNMENT: Semi-presidential republic

Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Iipumbu Shiimi

Economy

GDP

$18.0B

GDP per Capita

$6.5K

GDP Growth

+3.5%

Inflation

4.8%

Unemployment

20.0%

MiningAgricultureTourismFishing

Trade

Key Exports

DiamondsUraniumFishZincMeat

Key Imports

FoodstuffsPetroleum productsMachinery and equipmentChemicals

Top Partners

South AfricaChinaBotswanaZambia

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