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Road Safety Profile Summary for Namibia

Basic Country Details

• Population: Approximately 2.5 million (2022 estimate).
• Income Group: Upper middle income.
• WHO Region: African Region.
• Global Status Report on Road Safety (GSRRS) Participation: Namibia participated in the report years 2009, 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2023.

Road Traffic Burden

• Reported Fatalities: 540 fatalities in 2021, with 72% of victims being male drivers; WHO estimated 557 fatalities (95% CI: 488-625).
• Fatality Rate: 22.0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2021.
• Vulnerability: High proportion of fatalities (65%) from drivers, indicating a focus on driver-related risks; no data on fatalities by user type such as pedestrians or cyclists.

Road Safety Initiatives

• Legislation and Enforcement:
  • Urban speed limit law: National law sets a maximum urban speed limit at 60 km/h.
  • Drink Driving: National law governs general (BAC limit ≤ 0.079 g/dl) and novice drivers (same limit).
  • Distracted Driving: National law prohibits handheld phone use while driving.
  • Helmet Use: National law for motorcycle riders (helmet required) and efforts to increase use through targets.
  • Seat-Belt Use: National law for all occupants; wearing rate not available.
  • Distracted Driving and Speed Enforcement: Availability of speed limiters and random breath testing.
• Infrastructure: Urban speed limits set at 60 km/h, with local authorities able to modify limits. Rural and motorway limits at 120 km/h; no technical standards specified for new roads aligning with UN conventions.
• Vehicles: Registration total: 401,476 vehicles (2021), with 346,978 four-wheel vehicles. Lack of formal safety testing for fatal crashes and periodic inspections; procurement does not include safety prerequisites.
• UN Conventions: Adheres to one UN road safety convention, with a 90% reduction target for emergency care response time by 2030.

Institutional Framework and Targets

• Strategy and Agencies: National Road Safety Strategy (2030 targets for 50% reduction in fatalities and injuries). National lead agency exists for implementation.
• Coordination: Agencies coordinate pre-hospital and emergency medical services.
• Data and Systems: Some data available on speeding violations and crashes; access to vital statistics is Group 4 (likely indicating moderate completeness). Civil registration and vital statistics partially supported.
• Other Measures: No mandatory third-party liability insurance for powered vehicles; no specific child restraint laws or standards; children should not ride in front seats.

Post-Crash Response

• Emergency Care: National law guarantees free access to emergency care, including rehabilitative and psychological services for crash victims, but implementation varies.
• Care Targets: National target for a 90% reduction in time between serious crashes and professional emergency care by 2023.
• Rehabilitative and Psychological Services: Available but not universally guaranteed without cost in all cases.

Overall Assessment

Namibia has moderate to weak road safety measures, with existing legislation on speed limits, drink driving, and helmets, but lacks comprehensive data on non-fatal injuries and child safety regulations. Commitment to reducing road fatalities (50% by 2030) is present through national strategies and agencies, yet gaps in enforcement and data collection persist.