Current inflation Namibia 4.2%

March 2025

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.0% lower than the 5-year average of 4.7%.

5-year average
4.7%
10-year average
4.7%
All-time high (2009)
9.5%
All-time low (2020)
2.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +0.6 percentage point.

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Last 12 months

5-year trend

Statistics

This year (avg.)
3.7%
Last year
4.3%
5-year average
3.7%
All-time high (2009)
9.5%