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Namibia: key facts and figures
Namibia has 3.0 million people, English as an official language, the Namibian dollar and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 151st of 195 countries for aged 65 and over.
3.0 millionpeople
NADcurrency
Englishofficial language
+264calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Namibia differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
3.0 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.26%
- Fertility rate3.2 per woman#51
- Aged 65 and over3.67%#151
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$4,876Output per person
- Total economy$15.1 billion#143
- Real growth+1.7%#143
- Inflation3.5%#82
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.665Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.438#124
- Life expectancy67.4 years#145
- Mean schooling7.3 years#139
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Namibian dollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeNAD
- SymbolN$
- CapitalWindhoek
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type M, Type NPlug types
- Mains voltage220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+264
- Time zoneAfrica/Windhoek
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Mar 21Independence Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
64.9%Internet use
- E-government index0.601#114
- Global rank#114
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointNamib coast, central plateau and Kalahari interior
- ClimateThe climate is predominantly arid to semi-arid, with exceptionally low and variable rainfall along the coast and greater but still seasonal summer rainfall inland.
Education
how the school system is structured
927,647Learners
- Teachers34,325
- Schools2,061
- Learner-teacher ratio27.0
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