List of political parties in Namibia


is a one party dominant state with the South-West Africa People's Organisation in power. Opposition parties are allowed, but are widely considered to have no real chance of gaining power. In Namibian politics, ethnicity plays a significant role in party affiliation and voting behaviour. Some parties are dominated by single ethnic groups; SWAPO itself, its government, and administration, is pre-dominantly Ovambo.

Parties with parliamentary seats

Parties with seats in the National Assembly of Namibia after the 2019 elections:
The following parties contested the 2019 parliamentary elections but did not gain a seat, in the order of votes obtained:
The following parties did not contest the 2019 general elections but took part in the 2015 local authority elections, and gained a seat:
;Banned parties