Namibia Population Clock

Namibia population

3,210,425

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.07%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Namibia

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Namibia is 3,210,425, growing at an annual rate of 2.07%. That works out to a net change of approximately 171 people per day or 7 per hour.

The population change in Namibia is driven by three components: approximately 78,688 births per year and 19,121 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.07% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 3.17 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Namibia is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Namibia?

The current population of Namibia is approximately 3,210,425, growing at 2.07% per year.

How fast is the population of Namibia changing?

By approximately 171 people per day, or 7 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Namibia?

Yes. With approximately 78,688 births and 19,121 deaths per year, Namibia has a natural population increase of about 59,567 people annually.

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