Moving to Malta from Namibia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Namibia to Malta.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta 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
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia 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 Malta 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
Malta 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
Malta 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malta generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
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 | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
Namibia Meteorological Service
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Malta. To live, work, or study long-term in Malta, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malta's immigration authority.
Namibia passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Required
Malta 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 Malta?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Malta has 43.0 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 Malta safe for expats?
Malta performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to Namibia?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Malta compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
