People of Namibia
Population
2,044,147
Age Distribution
0-14 years
393,557 (Male), 387,147 (Females)
15-64 years
596,557 (Male), 591,350 (Females)
65 years and over
34,245 (Male), 40,970 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
1%
Ethnic Groups
Black 87.5%, white 6%, mixed 6.5%. Note: about 50% of the population belong to the Ovambo tribe and 9% to the Kavangos tribe; other ethnic groups includes Herero 7%, Damara 7%, Nama 5%, Caprivian 4%, Bushmen 3%, Baster 2%, Tswana 0.5%.
Religions
Christian 80% to 90% (Lutheran 50% at least), indigenous beliefs 10% to 20%.
Languages
English 7% (official), Afrikaans common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population, German 32%, indigenous languages (Oshivambo, Herero, Nama).
Life Expectancy
Total
43.39
Among Males
44.46
Among Females
42.29
Nationality
Noun
Namibian(s)
Adjective
Namibian
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over can read and write
Total
84%
Among Males
84%
Among Females
84%
