Moving to Namibia from Western Sahara
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Western Sahara to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Western Sahara 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Western Sahara to Namibia.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Namibia performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2020), World Bank (2024). How we calculate this
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
Usually fine from major cities in Namibia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.
Compare further: Western Sahara vs. Namibia
At a Glance
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| Population | 612,000 | 3,092,816 |
| Currency | Moroccan Dirham (MAD) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +2 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |