Moving to Namibia from Maryland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maryland to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 68°F in Annapolis, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Maryland to Namibia.

Living there in 2020
1,098 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Maryland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MD
33.4%
NA
17.2%

Namibia performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MD
91.6%
NA
53.0%

Maryland performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
3.7%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$69,127
NA
$11,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
76.8 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs

Maryland performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Annapolis Rain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Annapolis Windhoek
Jan–Mar 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Annapolis Windhoek
Jan 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Namibia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Maryland and Namibia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Maryland?

Namibia performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 68°F in Annapolis. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Annapolis gets 47.3 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 Maryland, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

NA
Population 5,773,552 2,727,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +264
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 10111