Moving to Namibia from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tajikistan to Namibia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tajikistan 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
NA
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
NA
22.0

Tajikistan performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
18.7
NA
5.5

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
NA
1.2t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
1.0
NA
2.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
NA
0.3%

Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
6.9%
NA
19.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$1,637
NA
$4,876

Tajikistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TJ
71.9 yrs
NA
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
23.5
NA
36.4

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (2016), Inland Revenue Department (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Windhoek
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Dushanbe Windhoek
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Tajikistan.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 2.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Tajikistan performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 18.7 in Tajikistan. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 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 Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ NA
Population 10,786,734 3,092,816
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Russian, Tajik Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 10111