Lowest Income in Namibia

Top 42 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Namibia

1 Okahandja 39 $4,188

2 Mariental 30 $4,188

3 Lüderitz 31 $4,188

4 Ndiyona 40 $4,188

5 Katutura 21 $4,188

6 Gobabis 35 $4,188

7 Tsumeb 38 $4,188

8 Helao Nafidi 33 $4,188

9 Keetmanshoop 31 $4,188

10 Ongwediva 37 $4,188

11 Grootfontein 39 $4,188

12 Khorixas 32 $4,188

13 Ondangwa 37 $4,188

14 Otjiwarongo 39 $4,188

15 Katima Mulilo 28 $4,188

16 Rehoboth 30 $4,188

17 Oshakati 37 $4,188

18 Swakopmund 29 $4,188

19 Walvis Bay 29 $4,188

20 Rundu 40 $4,188

21 Windhoek 21 $4,188

22 Karibib 29 $4,188

23 Okakarara 39 $4,188

24 Henties Bay 29 $4,188

25 Ondangwa East 38 $4,188

26 Osire 39 $4,188

27 Karasburg 31 $4,188

28 Arandis 29 $4,188

29 Otavi 39 $4,188

30 Rosh Pinah 31 $4,188

31 Eenhana 33 $4,188

32 Warmbad 31 $4,188

33 Aussenkehr 31 $4,188

34 Okahao 36 $4,188

35 Outapi 36 $4,188

36 Otjimbingwe 29 $4,188

37 Oranjemund 31 $4,188

38 Opuwo 32 $4,188

39 Usakos 29 $4,188

40 Outjo 32 $4,188

41 Bethanie 31 $4,188

42 Omaruru 29 $4,188

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Namibia face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Okahandja has a median household income of $4,188.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Okahandja earns $4,188 — 94% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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