NAM · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
3.03 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
67.5 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,030,131 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.24 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 3.6 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 25.89 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.18 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.21 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 67.5 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 36.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 87.6 percent | 2023 |
| Urban Population (%) | 50.4 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Oshiwambo Languages
Official
49.7%
Nama/Damara
Official
11.0%
Kavango Languages
Official
10.4%
Afrikaans
Official
9.4%
Herero Languages
Official
9.2%
Zambezi Languages
Official
4.9%
English
Official
2.3%
Other African Languages
Official
1.5%
Other
Official
1.0%
Other European Languages
Official
0.7%
Religions
Christian
Major
97.5%
Unaffiliated
1.9%
Other
0.6%