What is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Namibia?

Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Namibia was 0 usd in 2020, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Namibia?

The highest recorded value was 45.85 usd in 2013.

What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Namibia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 usd in 2015.

How does Namibia rank for fossil-fuel subsidies per capita?

Namibia ranks 147th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.

Is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Namibia?

Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Namibia data come from?

The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Namibia

Name: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Namibia
Creator: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Namibia: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita was 0 usd in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0 usd

World rank

147th

of 186 countries

All-time high

45.85 usd

in 2013

All-time low

0 usd

in 2015

Years of data

2010–2020

Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Namibia, 2010–2020

Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.

Analysis

Namibia recorded 0 usd for fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Namibia peaked at 45.85 usd in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 usd, in 2015.

Namibia ranks 147th of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	21.38 usd	0 usd	45.85 usd	10
2020s	0 usd	0 usd	0 usd	1

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More energy & mining data for Namibia

Fuel imports 15.9% (2024)
Ores and metals imports 9.9% (2024)
Ores and metals exports 32.3% (2024)
Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 27.8% (2023)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 68.2% (2023)

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Frequently asked questions

What is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Namibia?: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Namibia was 0 usd in 2020, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Namibia?: The highest recorded value was 45.85 usd in 2013.
What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Namibia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 usd in 2015.
How does Namibia rank for fossil-fuel subsidies per capita?: Namibia ranks 147th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.
Is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Namibia?: Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia data come from?: The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita
Unit: usd
Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 186 places, 2,082 data points, 2010–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Subsidies are pre-tax and for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Production subsidies reduce the cost of producing coal, oil or gas. Consumption subsidies cut fuel prices for the final consumer, for example by fixing the price at the gas pump so that it is cheaper than the market rate. The data is expressed in US dollars, adjusted for inflation.