Moving to Namibia from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Namibia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1,798 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
NA
22.0

United Kingdom performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
NA
5.4

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GB
13.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
NA
1.2t

United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
NA
0.9%

United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
NA
$11,500

United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
NA
29.4

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

See full quality of life comparison

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Windhoek
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month London Windhoek
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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?

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 United Kingdom and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 60°F in London. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 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 United Kingdom, the official language is English.

Compare further: United Kingdom vs. Namibia

Quality of Life Comparison · 13 statistics
Be 4.8 times more likely to be unemployed in Namibia
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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Namibia is 45.6% cheaper than United Kingdom overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
United Kingdom is about 3.4 times smaller than Namibia.
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At a Glance

GB NA
Population 67,791,400 2,727,409
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +264
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999 10111