Total number of international immigrants in Namibia
Namibia: Total number of international immigrants was 116,035 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
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.
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 growth rate, by level of development 0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 357,079 people (2100)
- Population density 7.16 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.21 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 5,258 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.21 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.21 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 2.0% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.21 live births per woman (2023)
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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