Capital of Namibia: Windhoek
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek. Namibia sits in Africa, has a population of 2,567,012, and uses the NAD. Official languages include English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Windhoek
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~2,567,012
- Area: 825,615 km²
- Population density: 3.1 people per km²
- Official language: English
- Currency: NAD
- ISO code: NA
How big is Namibia?
By population, Namibia ranks 143rd in the world, holding roughly 0.03% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 34th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Namibia has 3.1 people per square kilometre, which is far below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Namibia is the 43th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Namibia in population are Botswana (2,630,296) and Qatar (2,695,122).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Mozambique (801,590 km²) and Turkey (783,562 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Namibia uses the NAD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Namibia in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Namibia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Namibia and a page on the flag of Namibia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
What is the population of Namibia?
About 2,567,012, making it the 143rd most populous country in the world.
How big is Namibia?
825,615 square kilometres, ranking 34th by land area, at a density of 3.1 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Namibia use?
The NAD, which no other country uses.