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Namibia

Africa · Southern Africa

High PeaceAffordable Cost of Living
Medium Development
Population3.0M135th
GDP / Capita$4KLower-mid
PPP / Capita$12KLow
Gender Inequality0.450High
Life Expectancy68 yrsLow

Stunning desert landscapes — Namibia is Africa's most sparsely populated, stable democracy.

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Backpacker

Ideal destination

At a Glance

36
LowSafety
74
AffordableCost of Living
87
ModerateWater Access
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Namibia

Namibia is a southern African country of haunting desert beauty, where the orange dunes of Sossusvlei, the vast Etosha salt pan, the Skeleton Coast, and the ancient Himba culture of the northwest combine to create one of the most visually dramatic landscapes on earth. The country is sparsely populated, well-organised, and safe for independent travel by 4x4. Those who love landscape, wildlife, and a sense of being genuinely far from the crowd will find it deeply satisfying.

  • Most sparsely populated country in Africa.
  • Home to the Namib Desert — the oldest desert on earth, over 55 million years old.
  • Has the largest free-roaming cheetah population in the world.
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Quick Facts

Capital

Windhoek

Languages

Afrikaans, German, English, Herero

Currency

$ NAD

Area

823,290 km²

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Nomad Hub

Fixed Broadband

16Mbps

Slow141st globally
PlugType C/M/N

💻Digital Nomad Visa

Min. Income

$2,000/mo

Duration

6 months

Renewable

No

Application Fee

~N$2,200

~$124

Application difficultyMedium
Tax treatment
Processing time
Health insuranceRequired
DependentsYes
Apply onlineIn person / consulate
Path to residencyNo
Open to all nationalitiesYes

GDP / Capita

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$4K

Lower Mid

PPP / Capita

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$12K

Upper Mid

Inflation

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4.2%

Moderate

Unemployment

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19.3%

Very High

Innovation (GII)

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23.5

Below Avg

GNI / Capita

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$4K

Lower Mid

Tax Revenue

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33.0%

FDI Inflows

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14.5%

Education Spend

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9.1%

Cost of Living

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36.3

Affordable

Price Level Index

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60th pct

Affordable

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+20% nominal+11% real
$4K$8K$12K5%10%200520102015202020252027
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast
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