Namibia

Republic of Namibia

"A Southern African country known for its desert landscapes, diamond mining, and wildlife conservation."

Southern Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Windhoek

-22.57°, 17.08°

Official Languages

Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana

Population

2.96M

Total Area

825.62K km²

Population Density

3.59 people per km²

Currency

Namibian dollar, South African rand

$, R

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#133
2,963,095

Total Population+2.5%

2023
#145
67.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#137
54.9%

Urban Population

2023
#49
3.21

Fertility Rate

2023
#125
64.4%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#143
$12.4B

GDP+4.2%

2023
#120
$4.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#116
4.2%

Inflation

2024
#171
19.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#167
59.1

Gini Index

2015

Frequently Asked Questions About Namibia

What is the capital of Namibia?

Namibia's capital city is Windhoek.

What is the population of Namibia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Namibia is approximately 2.96M people. This makes it the 133rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Namibia?

Namibia spans a total area of approximately 825,615 square kilometers (318,771.6 square miles).

Which continent is Namibia in?

Namibia is located in Africa, specifically within the Southern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Namibia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Namibia is approximately $12.35B USD. This ranks Namibia as the 143rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.