Moving to Namibia from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
110 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Mauritius 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 Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.3
NA
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
NA
22.0

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
14.4
NA
5.5

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
NA
1.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MU
28.0
NA
2.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
23.0%
NA
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
5.6%
NA
19.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$12,991
NA
$4,876

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MU
73.8 yrs
NA
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
13.8
NA
36.4

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

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016), Inland Revenue Department (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Windhoek
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Port Louis Windhoek
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Namibia without a visa.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Mauritius without a visa.

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: 2.8 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?

Mauritius performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Mauritius?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 14.4 in Mauritius. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 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 Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU NA
Population 1,243,741 3,092,816
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 10111