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title: "Namibia for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/namibia
description: "Namibia for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Windhoek (59/100). Namibia has a dedicat…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Namibia for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Namibia has 2 cities in the dataset. Windhoek scores highest under balanced weights at 59/100. Namibia has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Digital nomad visa.

## Cities in Namibia, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Windhoek | 59 | — | 6.2 | Safety; Desert road trips | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/windhoek |
| 2 | Swakopmund | 58 | — | 5.2 | Dunes and sandboarding; German colonial architecture | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/swakopmund |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 11.21 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2021 |
| Political stability | 79th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 66/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 60.4 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.665 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 90 days visa-free |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. Long stay: dedicated nomad visa in the [Namibia visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/namibia).

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/swakopmund-vs-windhoek

## FAQ

### Is Namibia good for digital nomads?

Windhoek scores 59/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 646 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Namibia's 2 cities average 58.3/100. Strongest factors in Windhoek: air quality and climate; weakest: internet.

### What is the cheapest city in Namibia for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Namibia yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Namibia have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the Digital nomad visa. Minimum income $2,000/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Namibia visa guide.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Namibia without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Namibia has the fastest internet?

Windhoek, with a measured median download of 6.2 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Namibia?

Namibia records 11.21 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2021) and sits at the 79th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/namibia