Namibia
Africa
Key facts
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Population
- 3,092,816
- 2025
- Area
- 824,292 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- Namibian Dollar, South African Rand
- NAD, ZAR
- GDP per capita
- US$4,876
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Namibians by birth or descent may hold another citizenship, but citizens by naturalisation, registration or marriage must renounce foreign citizenship.
Namibia (Africa) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #39/145 (83.9/100). Lowest relative position: Quality of Life Index — #165/211 (50.4/100). The passport ranks #77/198 and reaches 65 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 50.0/100 (#120/199). On the entry side, 116/197 passports can enter Namibia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Namibia.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity54.1
- Safety & Stability65.4
- Economy & Income45.4
- Education57.2
- Environment & Clean Water60.2
- Infrastructure48.2
- Digital Connectivity34.1
- Equality26.6
- Learning Quality42.5
- Educational Attainment68.8
- Expected Years of Schooling34.3
- Education Spending82.5
- Basic Access66.1
- Violent Crime75.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism76.8
- Law Enforcement & Order60.5
- Road Safety8.0
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes50.8
- Coverage & Access69.9
- Health Workforce & Facilities23.0
- Spending & Investment35.7
- Financial Protection93.4
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends80.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security48.6
- Rule of Law & Property Rights54.4
- Political Stability76.8
- Institutions & Regulation52.8
- Financial Soundness70.6
- Monetary Stability69.2
- Freedom of Capital Movement70.0
- Education57.2
- Healthcare54.1
- Safety65.4
- Quality of Life50.4
- Cost of living76.6
- Passport23.4
- Passport23.4
- Quality of Life50.4
- Safety65.4
- Healthcare54.1
- Purchasing power & price stability27.0
- Education57.2
- Wealth Protection64.3
- Tax83.9
- Cost of living76.6
- Healthcare54.1
- Safety65.4
- Quality of Life50.4
- Tax83.9
- Wealth Protection64.3
- Affordable Prices79.8
- Price Stability69.2
- Purchasing power16.4
At a glance
Entering Namibia
- Visa-free: 21 passports
- Visa on arrival: 95 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 81 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Africa on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 10/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Business / Investor Residence & Work Permit (MHAISS)
- Namibia Digital Nomad Visa
Frequently asked questions about Namibia
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
What is the population of Namibia?
According to the World Bank, Namibia had a population of 3,092,816 in 2025.
What is the official language of Namibia?
The official language of Namibia is English.
What currency does Namibia use?
Namibia uses Namibian Dollar (NAD) and South African Rand (ZAR).
Does Namibia allow dual citizenship?
Namibians by birth or descent may hold another citizenship, but citizens by naturalisation, registration or marriage must renounce foreign citizenship.
How strong is the Namibia passport?
The Namibia passport ranks #77 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 65 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Namibia passport holders?
Holders of the Namibia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 133 destinations and need an e-Visa for 49. Full list: Namibia passport page.
How many passports can enter Namibia without applying for a visa in advance?
116 of 197 passports can enter Namibia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 21 visa-free and 95 with a visa on arrival. 81 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Namibia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Namibia: Business / Investor Residence & Work Permit (MHAISS) and Namibia Digital Nomad Visa. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Namibia?
In Namibia, an application under Namibia Digital Nomad Visa takes about 0 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Namibia through these programmes?
Through Business / Investor Residence & Work Permit (MHAISS), citizenship of Namibia is possible after about 10 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Namibia?
In Namibia, Namibia Digital Nomad Visa requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Namibia?
Family members included: Business / Investor Residence & Work Permit (MHAISS): spouse; Namibia Digital Nomad Visa: spouse and children under 18.
Where is Namibia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Namibia is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#39 of 145) and weakest on the Quality of Life Index (#165 of 211).
How does Namibia rank for quality of life?
Namibia scores 50.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #165 of 211.
Is Namibia expensive to live in?
Namibia scores 76.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #65 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Namibia?
Namibia scores 65.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #119 of 203.
How does Namibia rank for healthcare?
Namibia scores 54.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #107 of 192.
How does Namibia rank for education?
Namibia scores 57.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #115 of 191.
How does Namibia rank on taxes?
Namibia scores 83.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #39 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
