Namibia’s Informal Sector Worth U.S.$13 Billion, Contributes 26.5% to GDP

Namibia’s informal economy now contributes 26.5% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), representing approximately US$13 billion at GDP purchasing power parity (PPP) levels for 2025.

The data, released by the Ministry of Finance during the launch of the Diagnostic Report on Informality in Namibia, reflects steady growth from 24.7% in 2023, when the sector accounted for an estimated US$8 billion.

Ministry of Finance Executive Director and Chairperson of the National Working Group on…