Moving to Namibia from Madagascar
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Madagascar to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Madagascar 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
How Madagascar and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Namibia performs significantly better than Madagascar 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Namibia performs significantly better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Namibia generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in life expectancy.
Data: General Direction of Taxes, 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 | Antananarivo | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Antananarivo | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Direction Générale de la Météorologie,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar 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.
Madagascar passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holder visiting Madagascar
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 3.9 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 Madagascar and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Namibia performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Madagascar?
Madagascar 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 Madagascar. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Madagascar?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 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 Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.
Compare further: Madagascar vs. Namibia
At a Glance
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NA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172,462 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | Malagasy Ariary (MGA) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | French, Malagasy | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +261 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |