Population of Namibia

As of July 2026, the population of Namibia is 3.2 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 59 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.95%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 20.5 years in 2016 to 21.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 67.8 years and population density is 3.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Namibia peaked in 1989, reaching around 8.76% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.88% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 112.79 thousand in 1989 to nearly 59.44 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Namibia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 53.2 years in 2006 to 67.8 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 15 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Namibia

The cities of Namibia are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 631.3 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Windhoek, Khomas Region, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 386.2 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Rundu, Kavango East with 75.2 thousand and Walvis Bay, Erongo Region with 73.6 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Namibia: