Windhoek's 2025 population is now estimated at 511,369. In 1950, the population of Windhoek was 19,460. Windhoek has grown by 17,284 in the last year, which represents a 3.5% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Windhoek, which typically includes Windhoek's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.