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According to allcitypopulation, Namibia has a population of approximately 2.5 million people, with a density of three persons per square kilometer. The population is extremely diverse, with over 11 major ethnic groups and many smaller ones. The majority of the population is Ovambo, followed by Kavango, Herero, Damara and other ethnicities. There are also significant populations of Europeans and Asians living in Namibia. The official language of Namibia is English, although many people speak multiple languages including Afrikaans, German and various indigenous languages. Education is provided free through primary school to the age of 15 years old and then secondary education is available to 18 years old. Literacy rates are relatively high at 86%. The life expectancy in Namibia is estimated at around 64 years for both men and women. Healthcare services are good in urban areas but more limited in rural parts of the country where access to medical facilities can be difficult. HIV/AIDS prevalence rate is estimated at around 13%. Namibia has a young population as over 40% are under the age of 14 years old while only 4% are over 65 years old. The average household size is 4 persons per family, with more than half living in urban areas while the other half live in rural locations across the country. See ejinhua for Namibia Population and Language.