Moving to Namibia from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.3
NA
11.2

Greenland performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

GL
28.1%
NA
18.3%

Namibia performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.4t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
32.0
NA
2.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
NA
64.9%

Greenland performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
NA
19.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$58,499
NA
$4,876

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GL
70.3 yrs
NA
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
NA
36.4

Greenland performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland 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 Greenland

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

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 2.8 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?

Greenland performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.3 in Greenland.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Greenland?

Namibia performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

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

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At a Glance

GL NA
Population 56,831 3,092,816
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Greenlandic Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +299 +264
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number — 10111