Rank #132 by World Population
🇳🇦Namibia
Namibia has a population of 2,963,095, ranking #132 in the world. The capital is Windhoek. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
2,963,095
Population
#132
World Rank
67.4
Life Expectancy
$4,188
GDP Per Capita
Namibia, #132 by world population
Namibia Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Namibia had a population of 591,465 in 1960 and 3,030,131 in 2024, a 5.1× growth over 64 years. The peak was 3,030,131 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.59%.
3,030,131
Population (2024)
591,465
Population (1960)
3,030,131
Peak (2024)
2.59%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 591,465 |
| 1961 | 603,067 |
| 1962 | 615,759 |
| 1963 | 629,589 |
| 1964 | 644,530 |
| 1965 | 660,558 |
| 1966 | 677,655 |
| 1967 | 696,045 |
| 1968 | 715,542 |
| 1969 | 736,120 |
| 1970 | 757,868 |
| 1971 | 780,584 |
| 1972 | 804,399 |
| 1973 | 828,928 |
| 1974 | 854,320 |
| 1975 | 881,032 |
| 1976 | 906,566 |
| 1977 | 931,104 |
| 1978 | 947,269 |
| 1979 | 962,825 |
| 1980 | 981,434 |
| 1981 | 992,500 |
| 1982 | 1,010,308 |
| 1983 | 1,037,511 |
| 1984 | 1,065,989 |
| 1985 | 1,096,890 |
| 1986 | 1,131,081 |
| 1987 | 1,167,889 |
| 1988 | 1,209,696 |
| 1989 | 1,288,947 |
| 1990 | 1,369,303 |
| 1991 | 1,415,684 |
| 1992 | 1,461,322 |
| 1993 | 1,508,697 |
| 1994 | 1,556,304 |
| 1995 | 1,602,170 |
| 1996 | 1,646,103 |
| 1997 | 1,689,264 |
| 1998 | 1,732,745 |
| 1999 | 1,776,368 |
| 2000 | 1,818,647 |
| 2001 | 1,857,048 |
| 2002 | 1,889,970 |
| 2003 | 1,917,464 |
| 2004 | 1,942,082 |
| 2005 | 1,966,582 |
| 2006 | 1,991,888 |
| 2007 | 2,018,600 |
| 2008 | 2,047,056 |
| 2009 | 2,077,394 |
| 2010 | 2,109,811 |
| 2011 | 2,146,325 |
| 2012 | 2,194,654 |
| 2013 | 2,252,508 |
| 2014 | 2,312,139 |
| 2015 | 2,374,300 |
| 2016 | 2,439,213 |
| 2017 | 2,506,853 |
| 2018 | 2,577,327 |
| 2019 | 2,650,494 |
| 2020 | 2,728,762 |
| 2021 | 2,810,548 |
| 2022 | 2,889,662 |
| 2023 | 2,963,095 |
| 2024 | 3,030,131 |
Demographics
| Population | 2,963,095 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.51% |
| Urban Population | 50.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.21 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 67.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 38.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 87.6% |
Economy & Trade
$4,188
GDP Per Capita
19.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
110.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
187,100.006
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
9.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.55
Physicians per 1,000
87.6%
Literacy Rate
38.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
56.7%
Electricity Access
63.0%
Internet Users
104
Mobile Subs per 100
3.6
People per km2
11,675
Net Migration
Environment
7.8%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Namibia in global context
Namibia is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia has a population of 2,963,095, ranking #132 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.51%.
Life expectancy in Namibia is 67.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 38.3 per 1,000 live births.
Namibia's GDP per capita is $4,188. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
50.0% of Namibia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 3.6 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Namibia is 87.6%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.