Moving to Namibia from Armenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Armenia to Namibia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Armenia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Armenia to Namibia.

Living there in 2020
64 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Armenia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
NA
22.0

Armenia 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

AM
$2,033
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
NA
5.4

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Armenia 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

AM
18.4
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
NA
0.9%

Armenia 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

AM
8.6%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
NA
$11,500

Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
NA
29.4

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

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Windhoek
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Yerevan Windhoek
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°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 Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Armenia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Armenia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 3.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Armenia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 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 Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM NA
Population 3,000,756 2,727,409
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Armenian Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +374 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111