Moving to Canada from Namibia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Namibia to Canada — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Namibia to Canada. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ottawa averages 52°F vs 80°F in Windhoek, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Namibia to Canada, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Canada?
Top countries of origin for Canada's foreign-born residents.
- 720,083
- 699,190
- 633,547
- 537,504
- 273,226
- 254,831
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Namibia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Namibia and Canada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Canada 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Canada leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Canada generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Canada performs significantly better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Canada 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), Inland Revenue Department (2016), Canada Revenue Agency (2016), The World Factbook (2008). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Windhoek | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) |
Data:
Namibia Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Service of Canada
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.
Namibia passport holder visiting Canada
Visa Required
Canada 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 Canada?
With 42.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Canada 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 Canada.
Is Canada safe for expats?
Canada performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Canada compared to Namibia?
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 5.5 in Namibia. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Canada compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Ottawa is 52°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Ottawa receives around 37.1 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Canada?
The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Canada
At a Glance
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CA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,092,816 | 41,651,653 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Canadian Dollar (CA$) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | English, French |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +264 | +1 |
| Time zones | 1 | 6 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 911 |