Namibia collected a total of N$275.86 billion in tax revenue over the past four financial years, with collections rising steadily over the period, according to data provided to The Brief by the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA).
Total tax revenue increased from N$52.96 billion in the 2021/22 financial year to N$88.56 billion in 2024/25.
The growth reflects improved economic activity, stronger compliance and higher collections from key tax categories, including income tax on individuals, company taxes, value added tax (VAT) and international trade receipts.
NamRA said the revenue structure over the period remained heavily reliant on receipts from the Southern African Customs Union, personal income tax and VAT.
“Overall, the data reflects a revenue structure dominated by SACU receipts, individual income tax and VAT, three categories that remain central to sustaining Namibia’s fiscal position and enabling continued public sector financing,” said NamRA Manager for Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagements, Tonateni Shidhudhu.
SACU receipts contributed N$81.33 billion over the four-year period, followed by income tax on individuals at N$68.98 billion and VAT at N$63.47 billion.
NamRA said this underscores the continued importance of domestic consumption and pay-as-you-earn collections to the country’s fiscal position.
Company taxes accounted for N$39.32 billion, largely driven by non-mining corporations, while mining-related revenues fluctuated over the period. Other contributors included levies, such as fuel and environmental levies, which generated N$7.46 billion, and international trade taxes excluding SACU, which contributed N$7.12 billion.
NamRA urged taxpayers to remain compliant and to settle their obligations timeously.
“We continue to urge all taxpayers and traders to uphold full compliance with the law and to ensure that all obligations due to the State are settled in a timely manner,” Shidhudhu said. “Those with outstanding tax balances and experiencing financial strain are encouraged to make use of the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme, which remains in effect until 31 October 2026.”
