Moving to Namibia from Algeria

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Algeria to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Algeria to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Algeria to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
505 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Algeria live in Namibia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Namibia?

Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Algeria and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.8
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
NA
22.0

Algeria performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
9.9
NA
5.4

Algeria performs better than Namibia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DZ
48.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Algeria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
10.5
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
137.9%
NA
0.9%

Algeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.8%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
NA
$11,500

Algeria performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DZ
78.0 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
NA
29.4

Algeria generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Windhoek
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Algiers Windhoek
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria and Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Algeria passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Namibia?

With 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Algeria and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Algeria performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Algeria?

Algeria performs better than Namibia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 9.9 in Algeria. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ NA
Population 44,178,884 2,727,409
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Arabic Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +213 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 10111