NO TO FORCE: Namibians reject mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations

AFROBAROMETER

NEWS RELEASE

18 February 2022

Citizens older than 45 are somewhat more supportive of mandatory vaccinations than their younger counterparts. Opposition to mandatory vaccination is highest among 18-to-25-year-olds (77%).

Citizens above age 45 are somewhat more supportive of mandatory vaccinations than their younger counterparts. Opposition to mandatory vaccination is highest among 18-to-25-year-olds (77%).

Afrobarometer surveys

Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance, and quality of life. Eight survey rounds in up to 39 countries have been completed since 1999. Round 9 surveys (2021/2022) are currently underway. Afrobarometer’s national partners conduct face-to- face interviews in the language of the respondent’s choice.

The Afrobarometer team in Namibia, led by national partner Survey Warehouse, interviewed a nationally representative sample of 1,200 adult Namibians in October and November 2021. Previous surveys were conducted in Namibia in 1999, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2019.