Namibia is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 3.1 million people (UN estimate), the 134th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1990Population: 134th
Namibiaナミビア
Region
Southern Africa, Africa
Population
about 3.1 million (134th)
Area
825,229 km² (32nd)
UN member since
April 23, 1990
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Namibia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 3.1 million, the 134th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/40 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 825,229 km², the 32nd largest of the 193. That is about 2.2 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 3.7.
Joining the United Nations
Namibia joined the United Nations on April 23, 1990.
That was 34 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Namibia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Namibia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Namibia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 5 UN member states in Southern Africa. The one with the most people is South Africa.