Population in largest city in Namibia
Namibia: Population in largest city was 511,369 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
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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)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% (2017)
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.