Moving to Namibia from Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea 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 Guinea to Namibia.

Living there in 2020
53 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Guinea 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 Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
NA
22.0

Namibia performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
NA
5.4

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GN
94.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
NA
1.2t

Guinea generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GN
0.0
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
NA
0.9%

Namibia performs significantly better than Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
NA
$11,500

Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GN
63.9 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
NA
29.4

Namibia performs significantly better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Windhoek
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Conakry Windhoek
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea 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.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Guinea 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?

Namibia performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Guinea?

Guinea 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 0.2 in Guinea. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 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 Guinea, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GN NA
Population 13,237,832 2,727,409
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages French Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +224 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111