Moving to Namibia from Latvia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Latvia to Namibia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Latvia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 50°F in Riga, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Latvia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Latvia 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
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Latvia 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
Latvia 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
Latvia 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
Latvia generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: State Revenue Service, Latvia, 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 | Riga | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Riga | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.
Latvia passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Latvia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Latvia?
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 33.8 in Latvia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 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 Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
