Namibia Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Namibia Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Namibia population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. 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 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this was three decades before Namibia’s independence in 1990. Click here to review Namibia country overview.

Chart of Namibia Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Namibia’s population grew steadily from 1960 to 1969 for the decade. The population grew from 634,138 people in 1960 to 794,588 people in 1969. As a result, the population grew by 25.3% in the 1960s (1960 to 1969). 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 1970s.