Moving to Namibia from Jamaica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Jamaica to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Jamaica to Namibia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Jamaica to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jamaica generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Jamaica 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Jamaica 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
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Admministration of Jamaica (2016), Inland Revenue Department (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kingston | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Kingston | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service, Jamaica,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Free
Namibia passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa FreeData: 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?
Jamaica 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 49.4 in Jamaica.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Jamaica?
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 4.6 in Jamaica. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 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 Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
Compare further: Jamaica vs. Namibia
At a Glance
JM
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NA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,837,077 | 3,092,816 |
| Currency | Jamaican Dollar (JMD) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | English, Jamaican Patois | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +1 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 119 | 10111 |