Moving to Namibia from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sierra Leone to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sierra Leone to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.
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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43.170
Sierra Leone
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sierra Leone and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sierra Leone 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
Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sierra Leone 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
share of households with internet
Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.
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
Sierra Leone 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 performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all family life metrics.
Data: National Revenue Authority, 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 | Freetown | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Freetown | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
With 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sierra Leone and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Sierra Leone performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Sierra Leone.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 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 Sierra Leone, the official language is English.
