Moving to Namibia from Angola

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Angola 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?

How many people actually move from Angola to Namibia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
40,105 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Angola 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
NA
22.0

Angola 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

AO
$248
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
NA
5.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
NA
1.2t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
NA
0.9%

Namibia performs significantly better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
NA
$11,500

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
NA
29.4

Namibia performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Windhoek
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Luanda Windhoek
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola 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.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Namibia without a visa.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

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

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At a Glance

AO NA
Population 34,795,287 2,727,409
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Portuguese Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111