Total number of international immigrants in Namibia
Namibia: Total number of international immigrants was 116,035 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
116,035 immigrants
World rank
134th
of 232 countries
All-time high
135,547 immigrants
in 2000
All-time low
101,618 immigrants
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Namibia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 116,035 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Namibia peaked at 135,547 immigrants in 2000 and was at its lowest, 101,618 immigrants, in 2015.
Namibia ranks 134th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Namibia, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 120,641 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 115,372 immigrants | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 135,547 immigrants | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 107,347 immigrants | -20.8% |
| 2010 | 103,826 immigrants | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 101,618 immigrants | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 109,391 immigrants | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 116,035 immigrants | +6.1% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 116,035 immigrants is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 59% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 116,035 immigrants is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118,006 immigrants | 115,372 immigrants | 120,641 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 121,447 immigrants | 107,347 immigrants | 135,547 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 102,722 immigrants | 101,618 immigrants | 103,826 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 112,713 immigrants | 109,391 immigrants | 116,035 immigrants | 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)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Population density 7.16 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 357,079 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Namibia?
- Total number of international immigrants in Namibia was 116,035 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 135,547 immigrants in 2000.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,618 immigrants in 2015.
- How does Namibia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Namibia ranks 134th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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