Namibia

In brief

Population growth per year: +2% (2025). World rank 46 of 216; in Africa, 33 of 54. Aged 0–14: 36.7% (2025). World rank 44 of 216; in Africa, 38 of 54. Life expectancy, men: 63.5 years (2024). World rank 185 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 25 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 2.4M → 3.1M, population growth per year +2.7% → +2%, and living in cities 45.5% → 50.9%.