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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