Moving to Guam from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Guam. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guam compared to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
GU
4.2

Guam performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
GU
0.0t

Guam 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
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NA
53.0%
GU
80.5%

Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Guam leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.4%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
GU
$35,600

Guam 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
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
GU
11.5

Guam performs significantly better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Guam.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guam?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guam: 1.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guam safe for expats?

Guam performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

Compare further: Namibia vs. Guam

Quality of Life Comparison · 7 statistics
Be 77.9% more likely to have access to electricity in Guam
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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Guam is 2.6 times more expensive than Namibia overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
Namibia is about 1,515 times bigger than Guam.
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At a Glance

NA GU
Population 2,727,409 169,086
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +1671
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 —