Namibia: Monetary freedom

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 Namibia

Monetary freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 76.10
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1997 - 2026
 Average 75.52
 Min - Max 70.90 - 79.00
 Source The Heritage Foundation
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The latest value from 2026 is 76.1 points, an increase from 74.9 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 69.93 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Namibia from 1997 to 2026 is 75.52 points. The minimum value, 70.9 points, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 79 points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Namibia: Monetary freedom
 2026 76.10
 2025 74.90
 2024 75.70
 2023 78.50
 2022 79.00
 2021 77.20
 2020 75.90
 2019 74.40




The Monetary Freedom index for Namibia from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in Namibia and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.
Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.

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