Moving to Namibia from New Jersey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Jersey to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 63°F in Trenton, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from New Jersey to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,098 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Namibia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Namibia?

Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
NA
17.2%

Namibia performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
NA
53.0%

New Jersey performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NJ
4.5%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
NA
$11,500

New Jersey performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs

New Jersey performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Windhoek
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Trenton Windhoek
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Namibia?

Working remotely from Namibia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Namibia.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to New Jersey?

Namibia performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

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

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At a Glance

NA
Population 8,791,894 2,727,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +264
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 10111