Wheat production in Namibia
Namibia: Wheat production was 13,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
13,000 metric tons
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
19th
of 32 countries
All-time high
14,581 metric tons
in 2008
All-time low
482 metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Wheat production in Namibia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wheat production in Namibia is 13,000 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 112.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Namibia peaked at 14,581 metric tons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 482 metric tons, in 1962.
That places Namibia 19th out of 32 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wheat production in Namibia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 592 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 482 metric tons | -18.6% |
| 1963 | 600 metric tons | +24.5% |
| 1964 | 600 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 700 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1966 | 600 metric tons | -14.3% |
| 1967 | 600 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 600 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 700 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1970 | 700 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 700 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 700 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 700 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 800 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 800 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 800 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 800 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 800 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 1,500 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1981 | 2,000 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1982 | 2,500 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1983 | 3,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1984 | 3,500 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1985 | 4,000 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1986 | 5,922 metric tons | +48.0% |
| 1987 | 4,960 metric tons | -16.2% |
| 1988 | 4,609 metric tons | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 4,380 metric tons | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 4,425 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 5,900 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1992 | 3,116 metric tons | -47.2% |
| 1993 | 5,700 metric tons | +82.9% |
| 1994 | 6,300 metric tons | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 6,400 metric tons | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 5,700 metric tons | -10.9% |
| 1997 | 5,721 metric tons | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 5,274 metric tons | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 3,644 metric tons | -30.9% |
| 2000 | 3,429 metric tons | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 6,119 metric tons | +78.4% |
| 2002 | 10,489 metric tons | +71.4% |
| 2003 | 10,289 metric tons | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 8,262 metric tons | -19.7% |
| 2005 | 11,015 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 2006 | 12,858 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 12,163 metric tons | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 14,581 metric tons | +19.9% |
| 2009 | 12,448 metric tons | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 12,500 metric tons | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 13,000 metric tons | +4.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 13,000 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,000 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 13,000 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 48,022 metric tons, 27% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 608.22 metric tons | 482 metric tons | 700 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 780 metric tons | 700 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,637 metric tons | 1,500 metric tons | 5,922 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,218 metric tons | 3,116 metric tons | 6,400 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,165 metric tons | 3,429 metric tons | 14,581 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,750 metric tons | 12,500 metric tons | 13,000 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4913 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Namibia?
- Wheat production in Namibia was 13,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,581 metric tons in 2008.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 482 metric tons in 1962.
- How does Namibia rank for wheat production?
- Namibia ranks 19th out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Wheat production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on wheat relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.