Legal risk
52/10035% of total · Laws, rights and restrictions
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QARI country baseline · method v1.0
Namibia
Moderate
48/100
Decriminalisation was a major legal shift, but limited protection and conservative attitudes mean discretion can still be useful outside trusted spaces.
Higher numbers mean greater documented traveller exposure. This is a planning signal, not a promise of safety.
Score components
Social reality
55/10040% of total · Public climate and documented lived conditions
Digital & enforcement
30/10025% of total · Apps, devices, censorship and enforcement context
Sources and review
medium confidence
Reviewed 2026-08-18
Queer Atlas editorial desk
Atlas city guides
Local context can change the plan.
QARI remains a country baseline. These guides add local route and community context; they do not overwrite national legal or enforcement conditions.
Questions and limits
What does QARI say about Namibia?
QARI records a moderate country-level baseline of 48 out of 100. Higher numbers mean greater documented exposure, not a personal-safety verdict.
How is this score built?
The published score combines legal risk (35%), social reality (40%), and digital and enforcement risk (25%). A documented risk floor can raise, but never lower, the result.
Can this score describe every city or traveller?
No. National averages can conceal local variation. Use the linked city guides and current local or official advice alongside this baseline.