Namibia Total net-migration 2026: -8,819

Namibia's total net-migration in 2026 is -8,819 (estimate), down 572.6% from 2025. It ranks #171 of 236 countries.

Total net-migration measures the difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants in a country, reflecting population shifts and economic opportunities. Understanding this statistic is crucial for analyzing demographic trends and policy impacts in nations worldwide.

Namibia•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Total net-migration over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2026-8,818.7 persons10.68K persons-572.60%
20251.87K persons2.35K persons-55.69%
20244.21K persons7.46K persons-63.93%
202311.68K persons10.54K persons-47.44%
202222.21K persons9.12K persons-29.10%
202131.33K persons+4.27K persons+15.79%
202027.06K persons+7.38K persons+37.51%
201919.68K persons+1.76K persons+9.80%
201817.92K persons+1.84K persons+11.44%
201716.08K persons+2.08K persons+14.84%
201614.00K persons+1.25K persons+9.78%
201512.76K persons——

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Namibia: Total net-migration. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/namibia/total-net-migration

The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.

Frequently Asked Questions About Namibia Total net-migration

What is Namibia's total net-migration in 2026?▾

Namibia's total net-migration is -8,819 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Namibia's total net-migration increasing or decreasing?▾

Namibia's total net-migration fell by 572.6% from 2025 (1,866) to 2026 (-8,819). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 163.0%.

How does Namibia rank for total net-migration?▾

In 2026, Namibia has the 171st highest total net-migration out of 236 countries with data.

What was Namibia's total net-migration in 2015?▾

In 2015, Namibia's total net-migration was 12,755. By 2026 it fell by 169.1%.

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