Moving to Namibia from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Namibia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Zimbabwe to Namibia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Namibia?
Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.
- 40,105
-
2.15,135
Zimbabwe
- 9,494
- 8,883
- 4,334
- 3,252
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Namibia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Namibia generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Free
Namibia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Zimbabwe 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 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Zimbabwe?
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 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 Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Namibia
At a Glance
ZW
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NA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +263 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 10111 |