Africa
Namibia: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Namibia: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Population
- 3.1 million
- Area
- 825,615 km²
- Currencies
- Namibian Dollar ($) · South African Rand
#135 by population · #34 by area · #144 economy in the world · #192 by population density
Population and society
Population of na, 1960–2025. From 591,465 in 1960 to 3.1 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 4 per km² (rank 192 of 194)
- Urban population
- 50.9% (2025)
- Under 15
- 36.7% (2025)
- Over 65
- 3.8% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 3.21 (2024)
- Internet users
- 64.9% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $15.1B (rank 144 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 19.3% (2025)
- Inflation
- 3.5% (2025)
- Forests
- 9.8% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 1.2 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Namibia, Land of the Brave
- Official name
- Republic of Namibia · Republiek van Namibië · Republik Namibia
- Motto
- Unity, Liberty, Justice (English)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +264
- Internet domain
- .na
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Demonym
- Namibian
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia
- Highest point
- Brandberg (2,573 m)
- Largest city
- Windhoek, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Independence from
- South Africa (1990)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $4,876 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 67.5 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.665 (rank 136 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erongo | Swakopmund | 150,809 (2011) | 63,719 |
| Hardap | Mariental | 79,507 (2011) | 68,249 |
| Karas | Keetmanshoop | 109,893 (2023) | 161,395 |
| Kavango East | Rundu | 218,421 (2023) | 23,988 |
| Kavango West | Nkurenkuru | 123,266 (2023) | 24,591 |
| Khomas | Windhoek | 342,141 (2011) | 37,007 |
| Kunene | Opuwo | 86,856 (2011) | 115,293 |
| Ohangwena | Eenhana | 245,446 (2011) | 10,703 |
| Omaheke | Gobabis | 71,233 (2011) | 84,612 |
| Omusati | Outapi | 243,166 (2011) | 26,573 |
| Oshana | Oshakati | 176,674 (2011) | 8,653 |
| Oshikoto | — | 181,973 (2011) | 38,653 |
| Otjozondjupa | Otjiwarongo | 143,903 (2011) | 105,185 |
| Zambezi | Katima Mulilo | 90,596 (2011) | 14,528 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Namibia?
Windhoek
How many people live in Namibia?
3.1 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Namibia?
Namibian Dollar and South African Rand
What is the official language of Namibia?
English
What is the calling code of Namibia?
+264
Which countries border Namibia?
Angola, Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia
What is the highest point of Namibia?
Brandberg (2,573 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.