Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 2.37 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Namibia, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 2.37 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 12.7% on the previous year and up 671.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 8.81 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -3.75 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Namibia 53rd out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1995 | -0.3821 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1996 | 0.0123 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
| 1997 | -0.3034 % change on previous year | -2565.0% |
| 1998 | 5 % change on previous year | -1747.2% |
| 1999 | 4.99 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 2002 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 2005 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2008 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2010 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 5.94 % change on previous year | +117.4% |
| 2012 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2015 | -0.4158 % change on previous year | -121.7% |
| 2016 | -0.9481 % change on previous year | +128.0% |
| 2017 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -454.6% |
| 2018 | 3.61 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2020 | -3.75 % change on previous year | -243.7% |
| 2021 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -197.5% |
| 2022 | 8.81 % change on previous year | +140.9% |
| 2023 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2024 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2025 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.34 % change on previous year | -0.3821 % change on previous year | 5 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.78 % change on previous year | 1.99 % change on previous year | 4.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.22 % change on previous year | -0.9481 % change on previous year | 7.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.87 % change on previous year | -3.75 % change on previous year | 8.81 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 50 Tajikistan 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Bahrain 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Saudi Arabia 2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Timor-Leste 2.37 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Vanuatu 2.33 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Sierra Leone 2.32 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Namibia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0906 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0929 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3746 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.88 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,116 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,223 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,070 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,828 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,898 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Namibia was 2.37 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.81 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.75 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Namibia rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 53rd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 671.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.