Is Namibia safe in 2026?
Namibia scores 89.4/100 on the live safety index — very safe. The main pressure on the score comes from crime, economy, natural disasters. The score has been stable for 21 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 89.4/100).
89.4 /100very safe
30-day trend
Namibia's score changed by −0.1 over the last 22 days (89.5 → 89.4) — within normal day-to-day noise. No single event moved the index.
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
0.2/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Namibia at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Our live index reads 89.4/100. That advisory was last revised May 15, 2026, 154 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised May 15, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Namibia battles cattle disease outbreak as EU suspends several meat imports
- Lufthansa's Discover Airline says jet fuel shortage affects flights from Namibia to Europe
- Japan's JOGMEC to invest up to $34 million in Toyota Tsusho rare earth venture in Namibia
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 89.4/100 (generated )
The older cattle-health disruption is unlikely to drive a further 24-hour move.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Namibia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 89.4 | — | |
| Botswana | 91.4 | +1.9 | |
| South Africa | 76.5 | −12.9 | |
| Zimbabwe | 71.5 | −18.0 | |
| Lesotho | 79.4 | −10.0 | |
| Angola | 79.8 | −9.7 |