Namibia’s telecommunications network coverage has grown, with 93% of the population now covered by 2G, 3G or 4G services, data from the Namibia Statistics Agency’s National Proximity Atlas of 2024 reveals.
According to the data, approximately 7.0% of the population still lacks access to network coverage in some regions.
Executive: GIS & NSDI Coordination, Alex Mudabeti, said Namibia’s total population stands at 3,022,401, with 87.2% of the population covered by 3G and 4G services.
Mudabeti said the remaining 5.8% is only covered by 2G, which offers limited services compared to more modern networks.
“Population Proximity to Network Coverage: 93.0% of the population is covered by 2G, 3G, or 4G telecommunications networks, showcasing Namibia’s growing telecommunication reach,” he said.
He further explained that in terms of regional population coverage, Oshana leads with 99.8%, closely followed by Khomas at 99%.
Erongo and Ohangwena boast impressive coverage at 97.6% and 97.4%, respectively. Kavango East and Omusati round out the top five with 96.5% coverage, providing nearly full access to network services.
However, several regions still face significant gaps. In Kavango West, for example, 14.1% of the population has only 2G coverage, while 55% lacks any network coverage.
Kunene faces similar challenges, with 19.3% of its population reliant on 2G services and a large portion still without coverage.
Additionally, regions like Otjozondjupa and Zambezi report varying levels of coverage, with gaps in both 2G and 3G/4G services.
“While for the population, the top 5 highest covered regions are: Oshana (99.8%), Khomas (99%), Erongo (97.6%), Ohangwena (97.4%) while the fifth spot is occupied by Kavango East and Omusati (both at 96.5% population coverage for that region),” Mudabeti said.
Additionally, three regions Hardap, Khomas, and Oshana have achieved 100% network coverage for all their health facilities.
