Population in largest city in Namibia
Namibia: Population in largest city was 511,369 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
511,369
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
146th
of 153 countries
All-time high
511,369
in 2025
All-time low
35,654
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population in largest city in Namibia, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
Namibia recorded 511,369 for population in largest city in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in largest city in Namibia peaked at 511,369 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 35,654, in 1960.
Namibia ranks 146th of 153 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in largest city in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 35,654 | — |
| 1961 | 37,724 | +5.8% |
| 1962 | 39,882 | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 42,163 | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 44,579 | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 47,125 | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 49,821 | +5.7% |
| 1967 | 52,670 | +5.7% |
| 1968 | 55,688 | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 58,868 | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 62,079 | +5.5% |
| 1971 | 64,557 | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 67,137 | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 69,813 | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 72,600 | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 75,498 | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 78,515 | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 81,645 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 84,904 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 88,293 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 91,822 | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 95,482 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 99,529 | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 103,793 | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 108,245 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 112,875 | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 117,710 | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 122,752 | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 128,018 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 133,494 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 139,212 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 145,175 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 152,242 | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 160,020 | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 168,208 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 176,814 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 185,874 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 195,371 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 205,367 | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 215,875 | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 226,935 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 236,672 | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 244,240 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 252,051 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 260,123 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 268,429 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 277,014 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 285,872 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 295,027 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 304,449 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 314,185 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 324,232 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 334,615 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 345,330 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 356,389 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 367,802 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 379,580 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 391,736 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 404,280 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 417,380 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 431,171 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 445,745 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 461,123 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 477,267 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 494,085 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 511,369 | +3.5% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 511,369 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.61 million, 20% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 511,369 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.18 million, 23% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 46,417 | 35,654 | 58,868 | 10 |
| 1970s | 74,504 | 62,079 | 88,293 | 10 |
| 1980s | 111,372 | 91,822 | 133,494 | 10 |
| 1990s | 174,416 | 139,212 | 215,875 | 10 |
| 2000s | 265,081 | 226,935 | 304,449 | 10 |
| 2010s | 363,553 | 314,185 | 417,380 | 10 |
| 2020s | 470,127 | 431,171 | 511,369 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More urban development data for Namibia
- Population in the largest city 32.5% (2025)
- Population density 3.6 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 14.23 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 78.23 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 2.49 million current US$ (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in largest city in Namibia?
- Population in largest city in Namibia was 511,369 in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest population in largest city recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 511,369 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population in largest city recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,654 in 1960.
- How does Namibia rank for population in largest city?
- Namibia ranks 146th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in largest city rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as part of Population in largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.