Moving to Namibia from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ethiopia to Namibia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ethiopia 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Ethiopia to Namibia.
Who's moving to Namibia?
Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.
- 40,105
- 15,135
- 9,494
- 8,883
- 4,334
- 3,252
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35.220
Ethiopia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Ethiopia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ethiopia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ethiopia generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Namibia performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Namibia generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Addis Ababa | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Ethiopia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Ethiopia?
Ethiopia 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 1.1 in Ethiopia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 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 Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
