Windhoek: population and official figures
What is the population of Windhoek?
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, had 486,301 inhabitants (city proper) on 24 September 2023 (provisional), according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Windhoek rank among cities in Namibia?
Of the 3 cities the UN table lists for Namibia (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Windhoek?
Women and girls made up 51.4% of residents (250,148 female, 236,153 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow big is Windhoek?
It covers 5,124 km², about 95 people per km².
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Windhoek?
In Namibia, cities and towns are run by local authorities: Councils of 7–15 members elected from party lists; council elects a mayor (or chair in villages). Water, electricity distribution, land and housing, roads and waste in urban areas.
How local power works in Namibia
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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