What is the population of Republic of Namibia?

The population of Republic of Namibia is 3,022,401.

Where is Republic of Namibia located?

Republic of Namibia is located at latitude -22.0000000 and longitude 17.0000000.

What is the area of Republic of Namibia?

The area of Republic of Namibia is 825615 km².

What time zone is Republic of Namibia in?

Republic of Namibia is in the Africa/Windhoek time zone.

What is the official language of Republic of Namibia?

The official language of Republic of Namibia is English.

How has the population of Republic of Namibia changed?

The population of Republic of Namibia has increased from 602,545 (1960) to 3,022,401 (2026), a change of 401.6%.

Namibia (Republic of Namibia), NA

Namibia: Located in Southern Africa, this vast and sparsely populated country is known for the Namib Desert and its unique wildlife, including a significant cheetah population.

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Windhoek

Population 268,132

Quick Facts about Republic of Namibia

Population	3,022,401
Country	Namibia
Plate code	NAM
Area	825615 km²
Official name	la République de Namibie, Namibia
Continent	Africa
Northernmost point	Point(13.15 -16.97)
Latitude & Longitude	-22.0000,17.0000
Legislative body	Parliament of Namibia
Named for	Namib
Official language	English
Capital	Windhoek
Establishment	January 01, 1990 (36 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+02:00
Local time	01:27:12 (17th September 2026)

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Geography

Republic of Namibia is located at 22°0'0"S 17°0'0"E (-22.0000000, 17.0000000). It has 4 neighbors: Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and Angola.

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The largest city of Republic of Namibia is Windhoek with a population of 268,132. . See all Republic of Namibia cities & populated places.

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Republic of Namibia has 4 neighbours.

Republic of Zambia A landlocked country in Southern Africa, it is known for its diverse wildlife, rugged terrain, and waterfalls, including Victoria Falls.
Republic of Botswana Located in Southern Africa, this landlocked nation is defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, a vast inland delta known for its rich wildlife.
Republic of South Africa Located at the southern tip of Africa, this nation boasts diverse landscapes, a multicultural society, and significant economic influence on the continent.
Republic of Angola Located in Southern Africa, this nation is the seventh-largest in Africa, bordered by Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia.

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Omusati Region
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Kunene Region
Zambezi Region
Omaheke Region
Kavango West Region
Hardap Region
Kavango East Region
Ohangwena Region
Karas Region
Otjozondjupa Region

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	602,545	-	estimation process
1961	617,282	2.45%	estimation process
1962	632,658	2.49%	estimation process
1963	648,668	2.53%	estimation process
1964	665,297	2.56%	estimation process
1965	682,553	2.59%	estimation process
1966	700,316	2.6%	estimation process
1967	718,622	2.61%	estimation process
1968	737,802	2.67%	estimation process
1969	758,305	2.78%	estimation process
1970	780,386	2.91%	estimation process
1971	804,309	3.07%	estimation process
1972	829,806	3.17%	estimation process
1973	855,965	3.15%	estimation process
1974	881,530	2.99%	estimation process
1975	905,647	2.74%	estimation process
1976	928,228	2.49%	estimation process
1977	949,734	2.32%	estimation process
1978	970,569	2.19%	estimation process
1979	991,365	2.14%	estimation process
1980	1,012,761	2.16%	estimation process
1981	1,034,446	2.14%	estimation process
1982	1,056,758	2.16%	estimation process
1983	1,081,740	2.36%	estimation process
1984	1,112,044	2.8%	estimation process
1985	1,149,389	3.36%	estimation process
1986	1,194,769	3.95%	estimation process
1987	1,247,186	4.39%	estimation process
1988	1,303,879	4.55%	estimation process
1989	1,360,921	4.37%	estimation process
1990	1,415,447	4.01%	estimation process
1991	1,466,152	3.58%	estimation process
1992	1,513,689	3.24%	estimation process
1993	1,559,480	3.03%	estimation process
1994	1,605,828	2.97%	estimation process
1995	1,654,214	3.01%	estimation process
1996	1,705,309	3.09%	estimation process
1997	1,757,969	3.09%	estimation process
1998	1,809,719	2.94%	estimation process
1999	1,857,149	2.62%	estimation process
2000	1,897,953	2.2%	estimation process
2001	1,931,282	1.76%	estimation process
2002	1,958,303	1.4%	estimation process
2003	1,981,237	1.17%	estimation process
2004	2,003,320	1.11%	estimation process
2005	2,027,026	1.18%	estimation process
2006	2,052,931	1.28%	estimation process
2007	2,080,700	1.35%	estimation process
2008	2,110,791	1.45%	estimation process
2009	2,143,498	1.55%	estimation process
2010	2,178,967	1.65%	estimation process
2011	2,217,618	1.77%	estimation process
2012	2,259,393	1.88%	estimation process
2013	2,303,315	1.94%	estimation process
2014	2,273,430	-1.3%	(Worldbank)
2015	2,314,904	1.82%	(Worldbank)
2016	2,358,041	1.86%	(Worldbank)
2017	2,533,794	7.45%	estimation process
2018	2,448,255	-3.38%	(Worldbank)
2019	2,494,530	1.89%	(Worldbank)
2026	3,022,401	21.16%

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