Government Expenditure: Namibia

Namibia's government expenditure is currently 38.036 % of GDP as of 2026. # Namibia Government Expenditure Namibia's government expenditure stands at 38.

Current (2026)

38.036 % of GDP

-3.6% y/y

Peak (2015)

43.674 % of GDP

Low (2007)

26.08 % of GDP

Source

IMF World Economic Outlook

2004–2026 · 23 pts

Government Expenditure — Namibia

2004 — 2026

Government Expenditure — Namibia

Analysis# Namibia Government Expenditure Namibia's government expenditure stands at 38.036% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a moderate spending posture within its fiscal framework. This figure sits well below the all-time peak of 43.674% recorded in 2015, yet substantially above the 26.08% low reached in 2007. Since 2004, government expenditure has increased by 34.0%, indicating a significant upward shift in the state's fiscal commitment over two decades. The most dramatic spike occurred in 2020, when expenditure reached 41.477% of GDP—likely reflecting pandemic-related emergency spending. Since that peak, spending has gradually moderated, declining to 38.036% by 2026. The recent pattern suggests stabilization around the 37–40% range, with 2026 data pointing toward continued consolidation rather than further expansion of government outlays.

Historical Data

23 Rows

Year	Value	Change %
2026	38.036 % of GDP	-3.60%
2025	39.455 % of GDP	-1.18%
2024	39.928 % of GDP	+7.90%
2023	37.006 % of GDP	+1.23%
2022	36.558 % of GDP	-6.89%
2021	39.262 % of GDP	-5.34%
2020	41.477 % of GDP	+10.86%
2019	37.415 % of GDP	+2.99%
2018	36.33 % of GDP	-4.63%
2017	38.093 % of GDP	-8.79%
2016	41.762 % of GDP	-4.38%
2015	43.674 % of GDP	+4.50%
2014	41.792 % of GDP	+9.09%
2013	38.308 % of GDP	+9.32%
2012	35.041 % of GDP	-8.92%
2011	38.472 % of GDP	+14.95%
2010	33.469 % of GDP	+4.71%
2009	31.962 % of GDP	+12.57%
2008	28.394 % of GDP	+8.87%
2007	26.08 % of GDP	-4.73%