Moving to Namibia from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan 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

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
NA
22.0

Jordan performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
NA
5.4

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JO
38.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
NA
1.2t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
NA
0.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
NA
$11,500

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
NA
29.4

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

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Windhoek
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Amman Windhoek
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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?

Jordan performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 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 Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO NA
Population 10,998,531 2,727,409
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Arabic Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 10111