Namibia Statistics Agency

NSA’s Omission of Unemployment Data Raises Serious Concerns

The Statistics Agency recently released the 2023 Census report, excluding crucial labour force data, including unemployment statistics, which have not been updated since 2018 when the rate was 33.4%. Cirrus Securities experts warn that current unemployment may exceed 40% due to economic challenges and the impact of COVID-19. This omission raises alarms about the NSA's independence and integrity, undermining public trust in its role to provide comprehensive data. It says […]

November 1, 2024 15

Opinion Pieces

Curating data for political purposes: NSA credibility destroyed.

Rowland Brown Opinion On the 30th of October, the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) released the 2023 Census report, around a year after the data collection for the same was completed. However, despite collecting labour force data and employment/unemployment data, in a turn of events more worthy of North Korea than Namibia, this was excluded from the report, a notable change to previous Census reports. This means that the latest official […]

November 1, 2024 15

Local

Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities: Launching of the 2023 Census Main Report & the Impartiality of Dissemination of Statistics by NSA

Following the release of the 2023 Census Preliminary report on 13 March 2023, the NSA will be launching the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report tomorrow, Wednesday 30 October 2024. The Namibia Statistics Agency would like to inform the nation that this dissemination of tomorrow takes place in an impartial manner where all stakeholders will be receiving the information at the same time and thus the Namibia Statistics Agency […]

October 30, 2024 11

Namibia

Statistics Agency Concludes Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey

Statistics Agency has successfully concluded the fieldwork for the 2025/2026 Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which began on September 30 and wrapped up on October 20. This pilot survey was essential in preparing for the upcoming Main NHIES survey scheduled for March 2025. While the results from this pilot will remain internal and will not be published, they are crucial for ensuring the main survey effectively gathers high-quality data […]

October 22, 2024 21

Business / Economics

Trade deficit reaches N$3.6 billion in August 2024

The Namibia Statistics Agency has reported a trade balance deficit of N$3.6 billion in August 2024 which is an increase from N$2.1 billion in July and a decrease from N$4.9 billion in August 2023. Exports were adjusted upward by N$7 million, while imports decreased by N$1 million, mainly due to higher export values of fish and precious stones, according to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo.

October 2, 2024 41

Business / Economics

Trade Deficit Narrows to N$3.6 Billion in August

In August, trade balance recorded a deficit of N$3.6 billion, an improvement from the N$4.9 billion deficit in August 2023 but higher than the N$2.1 billion deficit in July 2024. Exports saw an upward revision, increasing by N$7 million, while imports were adjusted downwards by N$1 million. The rise in export values was primarily driven by increased sales of fish and precious stones. Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo.

October 2, 2024 28

Business / Economics

Small Livestock Sector Sees 44.9% Drop in Exports for Q2 2024

The small livestock subsector experienced a sharp 44.9% drop in the number of animals marketed to export-approved abattoirs and butchers during Q2 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. This decline in exports led to a slight contraction in the sector, contrasting with the growth recorded in the same period of 2023. Ipumbu Sakaria from the agency.

September 27, 2024 20

Business / Economics

Namibia Statistics Agency records slow economic activity in Q2

The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the official GDP figures for the second quarter of 2024, covering economic activity from April to June. The economy grew slowly, with secondary industries showing only 1.5 percent growth compared to 7.1 percent in the same quarter of 2023. This slow growth was evident in the "Electricity and Water" sector, which grew by 4.1 percent, and the Manufacturing sector, which grew by just 0.6 […]

September 19, 2024 50

Business / Economics

Namibia exports N$139 million in horticultural products

The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Agriculture and Fishing Statistical Bulletin during the second quarter of 2024. Namibia exported horticultural products valued at N$ 139.1 million. This, according to NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo, is lower when compared to N$ 167.8 million that was exported in the same quarter of 2023.

September 18, 2024 68