Moving to Malta from Namibia

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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?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

NA
11.2
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.5
MT
45.1

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
MT
3.2t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
2.8
MT
44.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.3%
MT
72.6%

Malta 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%
MT
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$4,876
MT
$47,907

Malta 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
MT
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
36.4
MT
4.7

Malta 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), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2021). 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

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

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)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor 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

Namibia passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Malta passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Malta?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Malta has 44.5 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 11.2 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 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 5.5 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.

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At a Glance

NA MT
Population 3,092,816 579,704
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Euro (€)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +264 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 112