Moving to Cameroon from Namibia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Cameroon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Cameroon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cameroon performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia generally does better on environment, though Cameroon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Namibia performs better than Cameroon across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Cameroon generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Namibia performs better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Windhoek | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Data:
Namibia Meteorological Service,
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Cameroon. To live, work, or study long-term in Cameroon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cameroon's immigration authority.
Namibia passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Cameroon?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Cameroon safe for expats?
Cameroon performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Namibia?
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Cameroon
At a Glance
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| Population | 2,727,409 | 29,321,637 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | English, French |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +264 | +237 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 112 |