Moving to Namibia from Libya

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Libya to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Libya 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?

How many people actually move from Libya to Namibia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
35 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Libya 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Libya to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
NA
22.0

Namibia performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
NA
5.4

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LY
54.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LY
4.8
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
NA
0.9%

Libya 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

LY
18.7%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
NA
$11,500

Libya performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
NA
29.4

Libya generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Windhoek
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Tripoli Windhoek
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Libya

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 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?

Namibia performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Libya?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 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 Libya, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

LY NA
Population 7,137,931 2,727,409
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Arabic Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +218 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111