Moving to Namibia from Iran
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iran to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iran 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Iran to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.
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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Iran
Key Indicator Comparison
How Iran and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iran 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
Iran performs better than Namibia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia performs significantly better than Iran across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Iran performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Iran generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: 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 | Tehran | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Tehran | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Namibia Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.
Iran passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Iran
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?
With 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Iran and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Iran performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Iran?
Iran performs better than Namibia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 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 Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
Compare further: Iran vs. Namibia
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At a Glance
IR
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NA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,758,304 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | Iranian Rial (IRR) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | Persian (Farsi) | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +98 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 115 | 10111 |