Moving to Belize from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
BZ
17.5

Namibia generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
BZ
10.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Namibia 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
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
BZ
1.3%

Belize 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%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
BZ
$12,800

Belize 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
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
BZ
11.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Belmopan
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Windhoek Belmopan
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Belize 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 Belize?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belize: 9.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belize offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belize safe for expats?

Namibia generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Namibia?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA BZ
Population 2,727,409 412,387
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +501
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111