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| | *Annual growth rate (2004 est.): 0.9%. The population growth rate is depressed by an HIV/AIDS prevalence rate estimated to be 22.3%. | | *Annual growth rate (2004 est.): 0.9%. The population growth rate is depressed by an HIV/AIDS prevalence rate estimated to be 22.3%. |
| | *Ethnic groups: Black 87%; white 6%; mixed race 7%. About 50% of the population belong to Ovambo ethnic group, and 9% to the Kavango ethnic group. Other ethnic groups are: Herero 7%, Damara 7%, Nama 5%, Caprivian 4%, San 3%, Baster 2%, and Tswana 0.5%. | | *Ethnic groups: Black 87%; white 6%; mixed race 7%. About 50% of the population belong to Ovambo ethnic group, and 9% to the Kavango ethnic group. Other ethnic groups are: Herero 7%, Damara 7%, Nama 5%, Caprivian 4%, San 3%, Baster 2%, and Tswana 0.5%. |
| − | *Religions: Predominantly Christian; also indigenous beliefs. | + | *Religions: Predominantly Christian 90%; also indigenous beliefs. Main denominations include the [[Lutheran]] Church, which is the largest, [[Roman Catholic Church]] [[Anglican]] Church and other denominations<ref>https://www.iclrs.org/blurb/namibia-country-info/>/ref>. |
| | *Languages: English (official); Afrikaans, German, Oshivambo, Herero, Nama/Damara, other indigenous languages. | | *Languages: English (official); Afrikaans, German, Oshivambo, Herero, Nama/Damara, other indigenous languages. |
| | *Education: Years compulsory—to age 16. Attendance (2001)--82%. Literacy (adults, 2003)--81%. | | *Education: Years compulsory—to age 16. Attendance (2001)--82%. Literacy (adults, 2003)--81%. |
| − | *Work force (2002 est.): 200,000. | + | *Work force (2002 est.): 200,000. |
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| | ==Government and Political Conditions== | | ==Government and Political Conditions== |