What is inland waters — area in Namibia?

Inland waters — area in Namibia was 100.2 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Namibia?

The highest recorded value was 100.2 1000 ha in 2024.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Namibia?

The lowest recorded value was 100 1000 ha in 1961.

How does Namibia rank for inland waters — area?

Namibia ranks 127th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Namibia?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Namibia data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Inland waters — Area in Namibia

Name: Inland waters — Area in Namibia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Namibia: Inland waters — Area was 100.2 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

100.2 1000 ha

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

127th

of 188 countries

All-time high

100.2 1000 ha

in 2024

All-time low

100 1000 ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in Namibia, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

In 2024, inland waters — area in Namibia stood at 100.2 1000 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in Namibia peaked at 100.2 1000 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 100 1000 ha, in 1961.

That places Namibia 127th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Inland waters — Area in Namibia, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in Namibia, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	100 1000 ha	—
1962	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2004	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2005	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2007	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2008	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2023	100 1000 ha	+0.0%
2024	100.2 1000 ha	+0.2%

Namibia compared with similar countries

Namibia's 100.2 1000 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 418 1000 ha, 24% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Namibia's 100.2 1000 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 446 1000 ha, 22% of the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	9
1970s	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	10
1980s	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	10
1990s	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	10
2000s	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	10
2010s	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	10
2020s	100.04 1000 ha	100 1000 ha	100.2 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near Namibia

124 Uruguay 119.9 1000 ha compare
125 Gambia 117.5 1000 ha compare
126 Panama 114 1000 ha compare
128 Slovakia 95 1000 ha compare
129 Republic of Moldova 94.3 1000 ha compare
129 Moldova 94.3 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

More environment data for Namibia

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.14 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.319 °C (2025)
Temperature change 0.979 °C (2025)
Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.32 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 4.07 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in Namibia?: Inland waters — area in Namibia was 100.2 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Namibia?: The highest recorded value was 100.2 1000 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Namibia?: The lowest recorded value was 100 1000 ha in 1961.
How does Namibia rank for inland waters — area?: Namibia ranks 127th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Namibia?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Namibia data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Inland waters — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 220 places, 12,677 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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