Informal work accounts for a large and growing share of Namibia’s employment, yet it remains the least measured part of the labour market. This data brief breaks down the formal–informal split by sector, age and region — showing where informal work dominates and what it means for incomes, protection and policy.
Which jobs is Namibia hiring for right now? This at-a-glance fact sheet ranks the ten most in-demand occupations of 2026, led by software developers and healthcare professionals, with vacancy trends, median pay and the skills behind the demand.
MLIC’s flagship annual index measures the strength of Namibia’s human capital across education, skills, health and workforce participation. The 2026 edition scores the nation at 58.4 out of 100, up 1.6 points on last year, and maps exactly where the country is gaining ground and where investment is most urgently needed.
How well does Namibia’s education system connect learners to jobs? This research paper follows the journey from classroom to career, finding that graduates wait an average of 9 months to secure their first role — and that 42% end up working outside their field of study. It examines why, and what would make the transition smoother.
