Moving to Namibia from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Namibia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
NA
22.0

Malta 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

MT
$5,706
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
NA
5.4

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MT
21.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
NA
1.2t

Malta generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
43.0
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
NA
0.9%

Malta 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

MT
3.1%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
NA
$11,500

Malta 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

MT
83.2 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
NA
29.4

Malta generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Windhoek
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Valletta Windhoek
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Malta

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

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 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 Malta and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Malta?

Malta 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 42.8 in Malta. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 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 Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT NA
Population 464,186 2,727,409
Currency Euro (€) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English, Maltese Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +356 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 10111