The pig industry in Namibia is very small, with a total number of approximately 40 000 pigs. As in most African countries, the largest portion of the pig population in Namibia consists of indigenous pigs. More than 50% of the pig population in Namibia, is found in the Northern Communal areas, and are indigenous pigs. The origin of this breed is unsure, possibly from the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, and it migrated down through Africa during the human migration.