Moving to Namibia from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
19.1
NA
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
NA
22.0

Guyana 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

GY
$1,331
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
13.9
NA
5.5

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana 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

GY
52.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
12.9
NA
2.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
NA
0.3%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.0%
NA
19.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$32,414
NA
$4,876

Guyana generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GY
70.3 yrs
NA
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
23.2
NA
36.4

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Windhoek
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Georgetown Windhoek
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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: 2.8 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?

Guyana generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Guyana?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 13.9 in Guyana. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 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 Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY NA
Population 835,986 3,092,816
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 10111