# Namibian economic and telecommunications growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/namibian-economic-and-telecommunications-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-24T05:18:49.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Namibia experienced economic and sectoral growth during the second quarter of 2026. The national economy saw real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expand by 4.8% year-on-year, a significant increase from the 1.7% growth recorded in the same period in 2025.

Growth was driven largely by tertiary industries, which grew by 6.1%, with notable expansions in health (17.6%) and wholesale and retail trade (9.0%). Primary industries also improved with a 3% increase, supported by agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Secondary industries grew by 0.8%, aided by a 3.9% rise in manufacturing.

Within the telecommunications sector, active mobile SIM card subscriptions rose by 2% to approximately 2.79 million. Mobile broadband and fixed broadband connections also saw increases of 2% and 1%, respectively. Total ICT sector revenue grew by 12% during the quarter, supported by N$243 million in investments directed toward infrastructure and network expansion.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Namibia economy grows 4.8% in Q2 2026

Namibia's economy accelerated to 4.8% GDP growth in Q2 2026, driven largely by tertiary industries and improvements in the primary and secondary sectors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/namibia-economy-grows-48-in-q2-2026

### 2026-09-18: Namibia telecom sector grows as mobile subscriptions reach 2.79 million

Namibia's telecom sector grew in Q2 2026, with mobile subscriptions reaching 2.79 million and ICT revenue increasing by 12% amid rising broadband and mobile data demand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/namibia-telecom-sector-grows-as-mobile-subscriptions-reach-279-million

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Cite as: Namibian economic and telecommunications growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/namibian-economic-and-telecommunications-growth