Namibia
- Economic growth slowed in 2011 but prospects for the medium term remain favourable.
- Risks to the country’s positive outlook include a severe slowdown in the global economy and the structural reductions in the Southern Africa Customs Union.
- The rate of youth unemployment and the incidence of poverty and inequality are high.
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-NA-IZ0-001 |
Support for establishment of the national medical benefit fund Categories: Human and Social Development |
OngoingOnGo |
| P-NA-K00-001 |
Statistical Capacity Building Programme - Phase II (SCB II) Categories: Economic & Financial Governance |
ApprovedAPVD |
Contacts
Southern Africa Resource Center (SARC)
African Development Bank Group
339 Witch-Hazel Avenue
Highveld Ext. 78
Centurion
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 003 6900
Contact :
Mr Ebrima Faal, Regional Director
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Windhoek |
| Area: | 824,000 sq km |
| Total Population 2011: | 2.3 Million |
| Urban Population 2011: | 38.60% |
| Female Population 2011: | 50.30% |
| GDP: | US$ 12.9 Billion |
| GNI Per Capita 2010: | US$ 4,500 |
| Inflation Rate: | 4.80% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | 25.80% |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 120 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.625 |
| Membership Date: | 06/05/1991 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2011): | UA 174.0 Million |
