*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%.
*Religions: Predominantly Christian90%; 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.
*Education: Years compulsory—to age 16. Attendance (2001)--82%. Literacy (adults, 2003)--81%.
*Work force (2002 est.): 200,000.
==Government and Political Conditions==