Moving to Guyana from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Guyana.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
GY
15.2

Namibia generally does better on safety, though Guyana 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
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
GY
14.0

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
GY
4.6t

Namibia performs better than Guyana 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
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
GY
3.3%

Guyana 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%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
GY
$49,800

Guyana 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
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
GY
22.1

Namibia generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in life expectancy.

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

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Georgetown
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Windhoek Georgetown
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guyana 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 Guyana?

With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana 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 Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Namibia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Namibia?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Georgetown is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Georgetown receives around 89.1 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

NA GY
Population 2,727,409 789,683
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +264 +592
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111