Credit Developments and Macro-Financial Risks in Namibia: Namibia

July 11, 2025

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Yumeng Gu, and Lilian Muchimba. "Credit Developments and Macro-Financial Risks in Namibia: Namibia", Selected Issues Papers 2025, 093 (2025), accessed November 8, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229017725.018

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Summary

This chapter examines the evolution of bank credit in Namibia over the past two decades. It highlights notable trends and the composition of credit growth, with a particular focus on the private sector. Additionally, it identifies potential macro-financial vulnerabilities and provides policy recommendations to mitigate associated risks. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of promoting access to credit by businesses.

Subject: Bank credit, Credit, Financial institutions, Housing prices, Money, Mortgages, Prices

Keywords: Bank Credit, Banking asset quality, Credit, Credit development, Credit-to-GDP ratio, Housing prices, Macro-Financial risk, Macro-Financial Risks, Macro-Prudential Policy, Mortgages, Namibia, Policy recommendation, Private Sector, Public Sector-Bank Nexus, Risks in Namibia, Structural Issues

Publication Details

Pages:

13
Volume:

2025
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229017725.018
Issue:

093
Series:

Selected Issues Paper No. 2025/093
Stock No:

SIPEA2025093
ISBN:

9798229017725
ISSN:

2958-7875

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