Prime Minister Emphasizes Importance of Census Data for Development Planning

Prime Minister Emphasizes Importance of Census Data for Development Planning

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila underscored the vital role of population counts not only in determining the size of Namibia's populace but also in shaping the nation's planning and development strategies. Speaking at the unveiling of the preliminary findings of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasized that census data serves as a cornerstone for informed governance. She highlighted how beyond mere numbers, census insights provide invaluable guidance for crafting […]

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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 […]

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Oshiwambo

Ondjele yoshiwana sha Namibia ya ulika eyo pombada.

Oshikondo sho mavalulo moshilongo (NSA), nena osha shiivifa oidjemo yopetameko oyo taipopi kutya ouhapu woshiwana shova Namibia paife owa fikama povanhu 3,022,401 million. Mo 1991, ouhapu wova Namibia owa li wafikama povanhu 1,4 million; mo 2001, okwa li 1,8 million; mo 2011 omuvalu owali wafikama pee million 2,1 million; noidjemo yomavalulo omo 2024, omuvalu ota wuulike wafikama povanhu veduife pee 3 million.

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