Mobile Money Transaction Value Statistics in Namibia (2026)
In 2024, annual mobile money transaction value in Namibia stood at 65.4% of GDP, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data. Down from 78.2% of GDP in 2023 to 65.4% of GDP in 2024 (−12.8 percentage points). Namibia ranks #17 of 34 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #19 of 66 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 65.4% of GDP (2024)
- Mobile Money Transaction Value in Namibia as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- −12.8 pp (2024)
- Down from 78.2% of GDP in 2023 to 65.4% of GDP in 2024 (−12.8 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2010)
- 0% of GDP (2010)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0% of GDP in 2010 to 65.4% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2023)
- 78.2% of GDP (2023)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 65.4% of GDP.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #17 of 34 (2024)
- Namibia ranks 17 of 34 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #19 of 66 (2024)
- Namibia ranks 19 of 66 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 66.1% of GDP (2024)
- Namibia (65.4% of GDP) is below the average of 66.1% of GDP across the 34 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 86.5% of GDP (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 8-year trend (56.1%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- 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, 2010–2024
| Year | % of GDP (annual flow) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.4% | −12.8 pp |
| 2023 | 78.2% | +72.2 pp |
| 2022 | 6% | −0.2 pp |
| 2021 | 6.2% | +1.3 pp |
| 2019 | 4.8% | +1.9 pp |
| 2018 | 3% | −3.0 pp |
| 2017 | 6% | +4.1 pp |
| 2016 | 1.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +1.8 pp |
| 2014 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 2013 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 2012 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 2011 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 2010 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for annual mobile money transaction value in Namibia?
Annual mobile money transaction value in Namibia stood at 65.4% of GDP in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
Where does the mobile money transaction value data for Namibia come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator FA65.POGDP). The latest observation for Namibia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile money transaction value in Namibia changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 0% of GDP in 2010 to 65.4% of GDP in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA65.POGDP, 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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