Moving to Peru from Namibia

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Peru.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
11.2
PE
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
PE
12.7

Peru 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
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.5
PE
16.9

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
PE
2.0t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Peru 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
PE
11.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.3%
PE
4.8%

Peru 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%
PE
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$4,876
PE
$9,684

Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NA
67.5 yrs
PE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
36.4
PE
11.0

Peru 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), Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Peru vs Namibia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Lima
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Windhoek Lima
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Can you move from Namibia to Peru?

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Peru 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 Peru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 11.7 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 Peru safe for expats?

Peru performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Namibia?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 16.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 5.5 in Namibia. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

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

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At a Glance

NA PE
Population 3,092,816 34,576,665
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 105