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Namibia's

Economic indicators

144

World ranked

Namibia ranks 144 in the world by current economic output

$12.4bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

87

EMEA ranked

Namibia is ranked 87 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Namibia, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

4.8%

Current rate

▼ 1.1% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Namibia's inflation rate

12 weeks

Maternity leave

Maternity leave offers 12 weeks paid leave, with 4 weeks pre-birth; fully salaried by Social Security and employer. No mandated paternity or parental leave.

30 days

Sick leave

Employees can take up to 30 days paid sick leave within a three-year cycle at full pay, ensuring they have time to recover without financial worry.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Namibia's

Labor market

Namibia vs world population age distribution

2.5m

Population

Namibia has a population of about 2.5m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

43 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work hours are set at 8 hours per day, 40 per week, typically Monday to Friday. Overtime must be paid for hours worked beyond these limits.

19.4%

Current percentage

▼ 0.3% reduction

Namibia has a severly unhealthy unemployment rate, signalling there is significant economic problems. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Namibia's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • mining
  • fishing
  • agriculture

Ratio of males to females (by age)

64 / 56

Male

[ "In Namibia there is a low gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating a relatively balanced workforce particpation often reflective of strong gender equality policies or cultural norms supportive of equal gender parity." ]

Namibia's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.