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Namibia (NAM)

Region: Africa
54.88
Digital Identity Score
Medium (40-59)

Digital Identity Capabilities

Digital Data

Yes

Records are stored in a digital format

Digital Verification

Yes

Identities can be verified using digital means

Online Digital Identity

No

Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services

Digital Wallet

No

No digital wallet found for this country.

Foundational System

Electronic National Population Registration System (eNPRS)

National Identification Card (NID)

Online Digital Identity System

No online digital identity system information available.

Demographic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Population growth 2.51 annual % 2023
Population, total 2,963,095 2023
Urban population growth 4.22 annual % 2023

Economic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 87,666,070.53 current US$ 2023
GDP 12,351,025,066.91 current US$ 2023
GDP growth 4.16 annual % 2023
GNI per capita, Atlas method 4,280 current US$ 2023
GNI per capita, PPP 10,700 current international $ 2023
GNI, Atlas method 12,676,672,048.21 current US$ 2023
GNI, PPP 31,700,681,494.44 current international $ 2023
Inflation, GDP deflator 6.41 annual % 2023

Technology Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Mobile cellular subscriptions 2,600,000 2023
Fixed broadband subscriptions 104,000 2023
Fixed broadband subscriptions 3.52 per 100 people 2023
Individuals using the Internet 64.4 % of population 2023
Secure Internet servers 1,154 2023
Secure Internet servers 389.46 per 1 million people 2023

Other Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Exports of goods and services 43.41 % of GDP 2023
Gross capital formation 27.75 % of GDP 2023
High-technology exports 0.06 % of manufactured exports 2023
Military expenditure 2.74 % of GDP 2023
Net migration 11,675 2023

Digital Identity Score Analysis

Namibia has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 54.88/100, placing it in the Medium category.

Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✓ Digital Verification: Yes. The country has digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✗ Online Digital Identity: No. The country lacks online authentication capabilities.

Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 64.4% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 3.51953 per 100 people (2023)

System Information:
- Foundational System: National Identification Card (NID)

Conclusion: Namibia has a moderately developed digital identity ecosystem with partial implementation across key dimensions. The country has made progress in some areas but may be lacking in others. The supporting technology infrastructure is developing, and there is potential for further growth and improvement.

GovTech Maturity Analysis 2022

Explore detailed GovTech indicators for Namibia, including digital governance metrics, infrastructure assessment, and technical standards implementation from the 2022 dataset.

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