Namibia Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Namibia Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Namibia population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was the decade before Namibia’s independence in 1990. Click here to review Namibia country overview.

Chart of Namibia Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Namibia’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 1 million people in 1980 to 1.3 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 30% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). 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 1990s.