Highest Poverty in Namibia

Top 42 cities ranked by highest poverty

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Highest Poverty — Namibia

1 Okahandja 39 22.9%

2 Mariental 30 22.9%

3 Lüderitz 31 22.9%

4 Ndiyona 40 22.9%

5 Katutura 21 22.9%

6 Gobabis 35 22.9%

7 Tsumeb 38 22.9%

8 Helao Nafidi 33 22.9%

9 Keetmanshoop 31 22.9%

10 Ongwediva 37 22.9%

11 Grootfontein 39 22.9%

12 Khorixas 32 22.9%

13 Ondangwa 37 22.9%

14 Otjiwarongo 39 22.9%

15 Katima Mulilo 28 22.9%

16 Rehoboth 30 22.9%

17 Oshakati 37 22.9%

18 Swakopmund 29 22.9%

19 Walvis Bay 29 22.9%

20 Rundu 40 22.9%

21 Windhoek 21 22.9%

22 Karibib 29 22.9%

23 Okakarara 39 22.9%

24 Henties Bay 29 22.9%

25 Ondangwa East 38 22.9%

26 Osire 39 22.9%

27 Karasburg 31 22.9%

28 Arandis 29 22.9%

29 Otavi 39 22.9%

30 Rosh Pinah 31 22.9%

31 Eenhana 33 22.9%

32 Warmbad 31 22.9%

33 Aussenkehr 31 22.9%

34 Okahao 36 22.9%

35 Outapi 36 22.9%

36 Otjimbingwe 29 22.9%

37 Oranjemund 31 22.9%

38 Opuwo 32 22.9%

39 Usakos 29 22.9%

40 Outjo 32 22.9%

41 Bethanie 31 22.9%

42 Omaruru 29 22.9%

Cities with the highest poverty rates in Namibia face deep economic challenges affecting a significant portion of their population. Okahandja has a poverty rate of 22.9%.

High poverty rates impact communities in multiple ways: reduced access to healthcare and healthy food, lower educational outcomes, higher crime rates, and deteriorating infrastructure. These challenges are interconnected and require comprehensive solutions.

Addressing poverty in these cities requires a multi-pronged approach including economic development, affordable housing, quality education, healthcare access, and workforce training programs targeting underserved populations.

Did You Know?

1. In Okahandja, 22.9% of residents — roughly 1 in 4 people — live below the poverty line.
2. Child poverty rates in these cities are often even higher than the overall rate, sometimes exceeding 40%.
3. Poverty is measured by household income relative to family size — the threshold varies from $15,060 for an individual to $31,200 for a family of four.

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