Namibia is a large country on the West Coast of Southern Africa bordering South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Angola. It is 824,290 km² in extent with a small population of some 2.5 million people. Namibia’s climate is characterised by very hot and dry conditions with sparse and erratic rainfall. The Namib desert tracks much of Namibia’s coastline.
Socio-economic indicators
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Land Area
82,329,000 ha
GDP/Capita
9,137.8 USD
Total population
2,530,150
Urban population
50 %
Land-related indicators
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Agricultural land
47.1 %
Perceived tenure security
62.6 %
Women owning land
5.5 %
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21 November 2024
We are excited to announce the launch of the Open Data Champions Initiative, an effort to celebrate and elevate leaders worldwide who champion open data in the land sector. This initiative shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals dedicated to advancing data transparency and access,…
08 December 2022
When an American oil company discovered a massive natural gas reserve off the coast of Mozambique in early 2010, the country appeared poised for a brighter future. After more than a decade of relying on foreign aid to recover from a bloody civil war, here was an opportunity to gain financial…
30 September 2022
This was revealed by president Hage Geingob on Friday while delivering his speech at the inaugural session of the Botswana-Namibia bi-national commission in Gaborone, Botswana.
Geingob said Namibia continues to make good progress in cross-border trade.
He added that the donation was not only a…
It is recognised that Namibia’s future is predominantly urban. In 2018 50% of the population lived in urban areas, increasing from 28% at independence.
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01 October 2024
The webinar Inclusive Land Governance and Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration: Whose Purpose?, which took place on 19 September, 2024, explored how a people-centered and holistic approach can transform Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration (FFPLA) and ensure that land administration truly serves the…
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CADASTRE-SE AQUI Terça-feira, 22 de novembro de 2022
8 - 9:30 COT - Colômbia
10 - 11:30 BRT - Brasília
13 - 14:30 h GMT - Senegal
14 - 15h30 CET - Roma
15 - 16:30 h CAT - Namíbia
Há uma demanda crescente em torno de iniciativas internacionais de monitoramento de terras, juntamente com uma…