Moving to Albania from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Albania, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
AL
18.8

Albania 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

NA
43.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
AL
1.8t

Namibia performs better than Albania 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

NA
3.9
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
AL
4.8%

Albania 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

NA
19.4%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
AL
$18,100

Albania generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
AL
10.8

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

Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Albania

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

Albania passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Albania?

With 20.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Albania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Namibia and Albania.

Is Albania safe for expats?

Albania performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Namibia?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA AL
Population 2,727,409 3,095,344
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Albanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 112