Moving to Namibia from Belize

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
NA
22.0

Belize generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
NA
5.4

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
NA
1.2t

Belize performs better than Namibia 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

BZ
9.7
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
NA
0.9%

Belize 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

BZ
8.3%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
NA
$11,500

Belize 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

BZ
75.8 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
NA
29.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Windhoek
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Belmopan Windhoek
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Belize 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?

Belize generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Belize?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 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 Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ NA
Population 412,387 2,727,409
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +501 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111