What is the Population of Namibia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Namibia has a population of approximately 3,022,401 people, making it the 137th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.04% of the world's population. With a land area of 825,615 km², the population density is roughly 4 people per km².
| Population | 3,022,401 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 137th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.04% |
| Area | 825,615 km² |
| Population density | 4 / km² |
| Demonym | Namibian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 3,022,401 | 137th |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3,422,000 | 134th |
| Qatar | 3,173,024 | 135th |
| Armenia | 3,076,200 | 136th |
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 138th |
| Jamaica | 2,825,544 | 139th |
| Moldova | 2,749,076 | 140th |
Namibia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | 36,170,961 | 1,246,700 |
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 582,000 |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 1,221,037 |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 752,612 |
Namibia in context
- Namibia covers 825,615 km², making it the 33rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia.
- With 3,022,401 people, Namibia holds about 3.4% of the population of Southern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Namibia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Namibia — FAQ
What is the population of Namibia?
The population of Namibia is approximately 3,022,401 (3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Namibia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Namibia at approximately 3,022,401 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Namibia is the 137th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Namibia?
Approximately 3,022,401 people live in Namibia, making it the 137th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Namibia rank by population?
Namibia is the 137th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.04%.
What is the population density of Namibia?
Namibia has a population density of roughly 4 people per km², based on a land area of 825,615 km².
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