Namibia
Desert Dunes, Starry Nights
Overview
A Southern African nation of stark desert beauty, from the towering dunes of Sossusvlei to the Skeleton Coast, with excellent wildlife viewing and a small, spread-out population.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Southern Africa
Land Area
825,615 km²
Capital
Windhoek
Languages
Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Currencies
Namibian dollar ($), South African rand (R)
At a Glance
68
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
52
Freedom
83
Security
69
Life Expectancy
60.4 yrs
Median Age
21 yrs
Urbanization
56%
Cost Index
38
Housing Index
24
Healthcare Access
62/100
Climate
Average Temperature
21.7°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Epupa Constituency 24.3°C
2 Omuthiya 24.2°C
3 Ondangwa 24.1°C
4 Oshakati 24°C
5 Ongwediva 24°C
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 38
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 24
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 32.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 8/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 73/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 71 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 14
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.74% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 24 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025