Moving to Namibia from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
NA
12.4

Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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

GI
70.2
NA
3.9
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
NA
1,231 kWh

Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
NA
$11,500

Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
NA
29.4

Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Gibraltar 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?

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?

Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

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

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At a Glance

GI NA
Population 29,573 2,727,409
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +350 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111