Moving to Namibia from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen 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 Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
NA
22.0

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
NA
5.4

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
NA
1.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.4
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
NA
0.9%

Namibia performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
NA
$11,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
NA
29.4

Namibia generally does better on family life, though Yemen leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.

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: 3.9 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?

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE NA
Population 30,984,689 2,727,409
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Arabic Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +967 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111