Moving to Namibia from Sweden
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sweden to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sweden 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sweden 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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54.104
Sweden
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sweden generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia 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
Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in top income tax rate.
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
Sweden generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: Skatteverket, 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 | Stockholm | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Stockholm | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI),
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa RequiredData: 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 Sweden and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Sweden performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Sweden?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 71.5 in Sweden. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 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 Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
