Namibia Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Namibia Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Namibia population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Namibia’s official name is the Republic of Namibia. The country is located in the southwest of Africa. Additionally, it borders South Africa to the south and east, Zambia and Angola to the north, and Botswana to the east.  Eventually, Namibia declared independence on March 21, 1990.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Namibia from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was four decades before Namibia’s independence in 1990. Click here to review Namibia country overview.

Chart of Namibia Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Namibia’s population grew steadily from 1950 to 1959 for the decade. The population grew from 514,378 people in 1950 to 619,695 people in 1959. As a result, the population grew by 20.5% in the 1950s (1950 to 1959). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Namibia is approximately 64 years (2019). Lastly, around half of Namibia’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Namibia has increased from 46.4 years in 1960 to 64 years in 2019. To conclude, Namibia maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Namibia’s population growth in the 1960s.