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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Namibia Statistics Agency

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Namibia

Namibia’s population increases to more than 3 million

According to the 2023 Namibia Population and Housing Census conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency, the country’s total population on 24 September 2023, stood at 3,022,401 (three million twenty-two thousand four hundred one). The enumeration period spanned from September 25 to October 6, 2023. Preliminary findings reveal that females make up 51.2% of the population, while males account for 48.8%. Statistician-General, Alex Shimuafeni says the final results may slightly differ from […]

todayMarch 13, 2024 53

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Spotlighting employment opportunities in the agricultural sector

By Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia still desperately needs to improve agricultural production systems and tackle the threats of climate change and uncertainty. Agriculture remains the backbone for sustained economic growth, to provide quality livelihoods, and high living standards for the population. The Agriculture, Land Reform, and Water Ministry have been allocated N$1.9 billion which is not sufficient. This includes N$50 million dedicated for land purchase to address the plight of […]

todayMarch 6, 2024 42

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Khomas tops prices for bread and oil

Residents of Khomas referred to as Zone 2, have experienced a slightly higher inflation rate of 5.7%, while those in the northern regions, known as Zone 1, saw a slightly lower rate of 5.5%. The southern regions, or Zone 3, which includes Omaheke and Erongo, experienced the lowest inflation at 5%. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, in terms of consumer goods prices, Khomas stood out with the […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 62

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NSA and FAO assess agriculture statistical system

The Namibia Statistics Agency and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, have conducted an Assessment Findings Workshop on the Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Statistics in Namibia.  FAO country representative, Qingyun Diao, says the workshop will help with integrating the agriculture sector into the national statistical system. Since the inception workshop in July 2023, the NSA, in collaboration with FAO and the support of sub-sector experts, has conducted a […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 6

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Census reaches final phase

The Namibia Statistics Agency is in the final stage of the Census conducted in August 2023. The "Reconciliation Operation," scheduled from February 1 to 14, 2024, will revisit households where discrepancies were found in individual details between the Census and PES information. NSA Communication Specialist Mirjam Shihepo.

todayFebruary 1, 2024 31

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Health / Medical

HIV, AIDS, and COVID-19 leading causes of death in working-age population

A new report from the Namibia Statistics Agency shows that HIV and AIDS, COVID-19, and other communicable diseases remain the leading causes of death among the economically active population in the country. In 2020 alone, HIV and AIDS accounted for 13.5% of deaths among adults aged 15-59, while COVID-19 became the leading cause of death in 2021, accounting for 15.1% of fatalities in this age group.

todayDecember 6, 2023 12

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