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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Windhoek
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 518 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 324 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 286 | 20 years |
| Education | 271 | 34 years |
| Other accommodation | 244 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 232 | — |
| Clothing stores | 219 | — |
| Electronics stores | 216 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 167 | 24 years |
Windhoek Facts
| Area | 148.8 km² |
| Population | 383,209 |
| Male Population | 189,449 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 193,760 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +363.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +56.1% |
| Median Age | 24.5 years (Male: 24.9, Female: 24.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $19,392 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Neighborhoods | Windhoek Central, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek West, Klein Windhoek, Katutura |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -22.55941, 17.08323 |
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Windhoek Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,741 | 158,874 | 245,546 | 398,466 | 383,209 | 440,907 | 505,594 |
| Population Density | 556.2 / km² | 1,068.1 / km² | 1,650.7 / km² | 2,678.8 / km² | 2,576.2 / km² | 2,964.1 / km² | 3,399 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWindhoek Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 56.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek | +363.1% | +141.2% | +56.1% |
| Khomas Region | — | — | — |
| Namibia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Windhoek Median Age
Median Age: 24.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek | 24.5 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
| Khomas Region | 24.7 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 25.2 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Windhoek Population Density
Population Density: 2,576 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek | 383,209 | 148.8 km² | 2,576 / km² |
| Khomas Region | 423,972 | 37,024.3 km² | 11.5 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Windhoek Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Windhoek
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Windhoek
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Windhoek
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Windhoek
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Windhoek Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,699 | $14,023 | $15,098 | $12,330 | $17,219 | $21,152 | $16,761 | $19,392 |
| Total GDP | $1.6B | $2.1B | $2.9B | $2.7B | $4.5B | $6.4B | $5.4B | $6.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Windhoek CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek | 1,686,048 tn | 4.4 tn | 11,334.8 tons/km² |
| Khomas Region | 1,454,919 tn | 3.43 tn | 39.3 tons/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,182 tn | 2.84 tn | 8.6 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Windhoek CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,686,048 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,334.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Windhoek
Windhoek (/ˈvɪnt.hʊk/ VINT-huuk; German: Windhuk ; Khoekhoe: ǀAiǁgams; Otjiherero: Otjomuise) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around 1,700 metres (5..
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