Moving to Namibia from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Namibia. 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 Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
NA
22.0

Liberia 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

LR
$233
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
NA
5.4

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
NA
1.2t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
NA
0.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
NA
$11,500

Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
NA
29.4

Namibia performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Liberia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Liberia

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

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?

Liberia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR NA
Population 5,358,483 2,727,409
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111