Moving to Tonga from Namibia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Namibia to Tonga? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tonga compared to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
11.2
TO
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
TO
8.5

Tonga 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
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.5
TO
10.1

Tonga 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
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
TO
1.6t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Tonga 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
TO
8.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NA
64.9%
TO
67.4%

Tonga performs significantly better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.3%
TO
2.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$4,876
TO
$6,547

Tonga 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
TO
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
36.4
TO
7.8

Tonga generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Tonga

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

Tonga passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Tonga 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 Tonga?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tonga: 8.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tonga offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tonga safe for expats?

Tonga performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tonga is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Namibia?

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Tonga, compared to 5.5 in Namibia. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

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

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At a Glance

NA TO
Population 3,092,816 103,742
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English, Tongan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +264 +676
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 —