Moving to Libya from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
LY
34.0

Namibia performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.5
LY
20.4

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
LY
8.7t

Namibia performs better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
2.8
LY
4.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.3%
LY
817.1%

Libya generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.3%
LY
18.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$4,876
LY
$6,449

Libya performs significantly better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NA
67.5 yrs
LY
71.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
36.4
LY
7.9

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

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Department (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Tripoli
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Windhoek Tripoli
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Libya 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 Libya?

With 4.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya 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 Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Namibia performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Namibia?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index. There are 20.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 5.5 in Namibia. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

NA LY
Population 3,092,816 7,458,555
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 —