Moving to Namibia from Pakistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Pakistan to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Pakistan to Namibia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Pakistan to Namibia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Namibia?
Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.
- 40,105
- 15,135
- 9,494
- 8,883
- 4,334
- 3,252
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42.173
Pakistan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Pakistan to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan performs 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
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Namibia 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
Namibia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Namibia generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, 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 | Islamabad | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Namibia Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 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 Namibia safe for expats?
Pakistan performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Pakistan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 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 Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
Compare further: Pakistan vs. Namibia
At a Glance
PK
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NA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 242,923,845 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | Pakistani Rupee (PKR) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | English, Urdu | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +92 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 15 | 10111 |