Moving to Namibia from Somalia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Somalia to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Somalia to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Somalia 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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55.97
Somalia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Somalia to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Somalia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Somalia 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
Somalia 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
Namibia performs significantly better than Somalia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Somalia 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
Namibia performs significantly better than Somalia across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Mogadishu | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Mogadishu | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Namibia Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Somalia 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.
Somalia passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Somalia
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?
Somalia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Somalia?
Somalia 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 0.2 in Somalia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Somalia?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 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 Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.
Compare further: Somalia vs. Namibia
At a Glance
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| Population | 12,386,248 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | Somali Shilling (SOS) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | Arabic, Somali | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +252 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |