Domestic Remittances Statistics in Namibia (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 69% of adults in Namibia sent or received domestic remittances, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 61.3% in 2021 to 69% in 2024 (+7.7 percentage points). Namibia ranks #6 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #6 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 69% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Namibia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +7.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 61.3% in 2021 to 69% in 2024 (+7.7 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 69% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Namibia.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #6 of 36 (2024)
- Namibia ranks 6 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #6 of 109 (2024)
- Namibia ranks 6 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 53.6% (2024)
- Namibia (69%) is above the average of 53.6% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 49.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Namibia (2024)
- 64.9% (2024)
- 64.9% of the population in Namibia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 3 million (2024)
- Namibia had a population of 3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69% | +7.7 pp |
| 2021 | 61.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Namibia sent or received domestic remittances?
69% of adults in Namibia sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the domestic remittances data for Namibia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fh1.fh2). The latest observation for Namibia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has domestic remittances in Namibia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 61.3% in 2021 to 69% in 2024.
How does Namibia compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Namibia ranks 6 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 69% versus a regional average of 53.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Namibia rank globally on domestic remittances?
Namibia ranks 6 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fh1.fh2, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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