Palm oil imports in Namibia
Namibia: Palm oil imports was 1,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
140th
of 189 countries
All-time high
79,000 tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Palm oil imports in Namibia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 1,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
The figure is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Namibia peaked at 79,000 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Namibia 140th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 200 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,900 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 79,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 400 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,000 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 4 |
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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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Namibia?
- Palm oil imports in Namibia was 1,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 79,000 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for palm oil imports?
- Namibia ranks 140th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Palm oil imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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