Moving to Namibia from Lebanon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lebanon to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
47 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Lebanon live in Namibia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Namibia?

Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Lebanon and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.2
NA
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
NA
22.0

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.8
NA
5.5

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Lebanon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.3
NA
2.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
NA
0.3%

Lebanon 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

LB
11.0%
NA
19.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$4,473
NA
$4,876

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LB
77.9 yrs
NA
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
15.3
NA
36.4

Lebanon 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), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016), Inland Revenue Department (2016), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Windhoek
Jan–Mar — 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun — 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep — 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec — 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Beirut Windhoek
Jan — 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb — 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar — 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr — 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May — 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun — 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul — 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug — 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep — 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct — 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov — 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec — 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

With 2.8 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 Lebanon and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 26.8 in Lebanon. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 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 Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB NA
Population 5,849,421 3,092,816
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Arabic, French Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 10111