Moving to Namibia from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
NA
11.2

American Samoa performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AS
75.9%
NA
18.3%

Namibia performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
NA
1.2t

American Samoa performs better than Namibia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
NA
64.9%

Namibia performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
NA
19.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$18,017
NA
$4,876

American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AS
73.0 yrs
NA
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
NA
36.4

American Samoa performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter American Samoa.

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?

Working remotely from Namibia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to American Samoa?

Namibia performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS NA
Population 46,029 3,092,816
Currency United States Dollar ($) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English, Samoan Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 10111