Migrant populations in Namibia
Namibia: Migrant populations was 116,035 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
116,035
World rank
134th
of 228 countries
All-time high
135,547
in 2000
All-time low
101,618
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Namibia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 116,035 for migrant populations in 2024.
The figure is up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Namibia peaked at 135,547 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 101,618, in 2015.
That places Namibia 134th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 120,641 | — |
| 1995 | 115,372 | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 135,547 | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 107,347 | -20.8% |
| 2010 | 103,826 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 101,618 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 109,391 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 116,035 | +6.1% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 116,035 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 59% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 116,035 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118,006 | 115,372 | 120,641 | 2 |
| 2000s | 121,447 | 107,347 | 135,547 | 2 |
| 2010s | 102,722 | 101,618 | 103,826 | 2 |
| 2020s | 112,713 | 109,391 | 116,035 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More population data for Namibia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.6736 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0916 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1475 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,780 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4525 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.091 (2100)
- Population density 7.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 357,079 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Namibia?
- Migrant populations in Namibia was 116,035 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 135,547 in 2000.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,618 in 2015.
- How does Namibia rank for migrant populations?
- Namibia ranks 134th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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