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Namibia: Urban population (% of total population)

In , Namibia's Urban population (% of total population) was 50.41.

That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 62.87 . Namibia ranks #153 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Namibia Urban population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
50.41
Trough
36.59
1-year change
+0.9%
5-year change
+5.0%
+1.0% / yr
10-year change
+12.5%
+1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Urban population (% of total population)
50.4088
49.9546
49.5291
49.0572
48.5474
48.0020
47.4233
46.8136
46.1752
45.5104

About Urban population (% of total population)

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Namibia's Urban population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Namibia's Urban population (% of total population) was 50.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Namibia's Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Namibia's Urban population (% of total population) rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Namibia rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Namibia ranked #153 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).
How does Namibia's Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Namibia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.
What is Urban population (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), CC BY 4.0.