Moving to Namibia from Texas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Texas to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Texas to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Texas to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,098 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Namibia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Namibia?

Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Texas and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
NA
17.2%

Namibia performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
NA
53.0%

Texas performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
NA
$11,500

Texas performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs

Texas performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Austin Rain: 36.2 in/yr (920 mm)
79° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Austin Windhoek
Jan–Mar 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Austin Windhoek
Jan 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Namibia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Texas and Namibia.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Texas?

Namibia performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 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 Texas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

NA
Population 25,145,561 2,727,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +264
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 10111