🇧🇼 Botswana
Botswana (Africa) has a population of 2,562,122 (2025), ranking 141 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Botswana: $7,778 /inh. (2025), ranking 116 out of 211. Economic growth is -0.7 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 24.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.7 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Botswana, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Botswana, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Gini index (168/169), Unemployment (181/184), HIV prevalence (149/152).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Botswana has $7,778 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Botswana has 24.5 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Botswana has 2.7 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Botswana has -0.7 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $5,456 /inh. | 2021 | 82 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $20,698 /inh. | 2025 | 104 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $7,390 /inh. | 2025 | 111 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $7,778 /inh. | 2025 | 116 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 1 % | 2021 | 118 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $53B | 2025 | 134 of 201 |
| GDP | $19.9B | 2025 | 136 of 211 |
| GDP growth | -0.7 % | 2025 | 198 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -2.3 % | 2025 | 201 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 4.2 % | 2024 | 83 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.7 % | 2025 | 89 of 191 |
| Lending interest rate | 6.3 % | 2024 | 99 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 13.5 LCU/$ | 2025 | 104 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 44.1 % | 2024 | 109 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.6 % | 2025 | 120 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 68.8 % | 2025 | 31 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 66.2 % | 2025 | 73 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 18 % | 2025 | 82 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 28.1 % | 2025 | 104 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 52 % | 2025 | 128 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 15.8 % | 2025 | 136 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 46 % | 2025 | 180 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 24.5 % | 2025 | 181 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 2.9 % | 2025 | 54 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 32 % | 2025 | 111 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 37.5 % | 2025 | 116 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 69.5 % | 2025 | 119 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $5.1B | 2025 | 123 of 205 |
| Services exports | $1.1B | 2025 | 139 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 0.5 % | 2023 | 170 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 1,830,000 arr. | 2018 | 73 of 202 |
| Official development aid received | 1.5 % | 2023 | 85 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.8 % | 2025 | 133 of 196 |
| International tourism receipts | $217M | 2020 | 136 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$649M | 2025 | 190 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -3.3 % | 2025 | 196 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 31.5 % | 2025 | 13 of 187 |
| Central government debt | 19.7 % | 2023 | 16 of 109 |
| Military spending | 3.1 % | 2025 | 32 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 22.4 % | 2023 | 35 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 32.4 % | 2023 | 42 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 0.6 % | 2013 | 68 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 26.5 % | 2024 | 78 of 160 |
| Budget balance | -4.2 % | 2023 | 117 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 11.9 % | 2024 | 6 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 21.5 % | 2025 | 68 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.7 months | 2024 | 81 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 33.2 % | 2025 | 110 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $3.5B | 2024 | 120 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 29.2 % | 2025 | 43 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 28.3 % | 2025 | 52 of 178 |
| Services | 64.6 % | 2025 | 57 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 27.9 % | 2025 | 64 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 5.7 % | 2025 | 146 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.8 % | 2025 | 154 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 45.8 % | 2025 | 164 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 32 % | 2025 | 58 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 94.8 % | 2024 | 72 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.3 per 100 women | 2025 | 89 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 89 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 56.3 per 100 | 2025 | 94 of 213 |
| Urban population | 68 % | 2025 | 96 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 87.5 % | 2017 | 119 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64 % | 2025 | 120 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 125 of 213 |
| Population | 2,562,122 inhab. | 2025 | 141 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 4.1 % | 2025 | 162 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 22.9 yrs | 2023 | 167 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.2 per 100 girls | 2024 | 183 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 24.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 52 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.61 % | 2025 | 63 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.7 children/woman | 2024 | 63 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 127 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 26.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 138 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 15.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 139 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 58.1 yrs | 2023 | 142 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 33.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 142 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 26.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 146 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 32.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 153 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 71.9 yrs | 2024 | 155 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 66.8 yrs | 2024 | 155 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 69.3 yrs | 2024 | 156 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 165 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 4.3 % | 2023 | 8 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 97 % | 2024 | 31 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 2.4 per 1,000 | 2022 | 94 of 190 |
| Health expenditure | 6.3 % | 2023 | 97 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.02 per 1,000 | 2023 | 117 of 196 |
| Undernourishment | 18.2 % | 2024 | 137 of 167 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 91.8 % | 2024 | 147 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.38 per 1,000 | 2023 | 147 of 193 |
| HIV prevalence | 15.7 % | 2024 | 149 of 152 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 72.1 % | 2024 | 155 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 143 per 100,000 | 2024 | 161 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 5.4 % | 2024 | 166 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.6 % | 2024 | 19 of 207 |
| Average weight of women | 64.3 kg | 2014 | 25 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 63.6 kg | 2014 | 40 of 48 |
| Obesity among adult men | 8.7 % | 2024 | 48 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 161.4 cm | 2014 | 68 of 198 |
| Adult obesity | 19.8 % | 2024 | 76 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 18 % | 2024 | 79 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 6.6 % | 2024 | 85 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 29.4 % | 2024 | 90 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 171.6 cm | 2014 | 93 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.9 L/person | 2024 | 97 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 99 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 30.5 % | 2024 | 121 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 155 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.3 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 14.7 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.2 % | 2020 | 55 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 56 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.6 | 2003 | 65 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 82.3 % | 2020 | 68 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.41 | 2003 | 90 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.41 | 2003 | 104 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 4.6 % | 2024 | 111 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.3 % | 2020 | 136 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 42.9 % | 2015 | 2 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 21.4 % | 2015 | 129 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 3.7 % | 2015 | 163 of 169 |
| Gini index | 54.9 | 2015 | 168 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 4,347 km | 2026 | 44 of 230 |
| Land area | 566,730 km² | 2024 | 46 of 212 |
| Total area | 581,730 km² | 2024 | 48 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Population density | 4.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 204 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -22.2 ° | 2026 | 217 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 513 m | 2026 | 7 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 1,013 m | 2026 | 32 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 984 m³/inh. | 2022 | 128 of 181 |
| Highest point | 1,495 m | 2026 | 140 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 416 mm | 2022 | 149 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 27.6 % | 2025 | 49 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 45.6 % | 2024 | 77 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 27.8 % | 2024 | 115 of 210 |
| Arable land | 0.5 % | 2024 | 193 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.86 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.86 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.48 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.8 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.67 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.37 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.83 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.87 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.85 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.85 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 63 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.8 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.9 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.08 | 2025 | 36 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.2 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 57 pts | 2024 | 44 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.82 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.36 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.59 | 2025 | 59 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.35 | 2025 | 69 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.43 | 2025 | 70 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.75 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.4 | 2025 | 79 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.28 | 2025 | 83 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,961 | 2025 | 60 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 16.7 % | 2025 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 9 % | 2025 | 173 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 119 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 51.1 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 6.3 /100 | 2025 | 161 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 21.5 /100 | 2025 | 174 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 3.4 pts | 2025 | 76 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 11.4 per 100,000 | 2021 | 159 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 9.6 % | 2007 | 30 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.8 % | 2017 | 41 of 204 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 42.1 % | 2000 | 101 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 155 per 100,000 | 2023 | 145 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 53.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 149 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 30 % | 2020 | 25 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 34.5 % | 2020 | 39 of 99 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $139 | 2024 | 114 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $354 | 2024 | 115 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.9 /10 | 2024 | 128 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 13.5 % | 2022 | 173 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 10 % | 1988 | 51 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized only by customary law | 2026 | 8 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Botswana?
Botswana has about 2,562,122 inhabitants (2025), ranking 141 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Botswana?
GDP per capita is $7,778 /inh. (2025): Botswana ranks 116 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Botswana?
Annual inflation is 2.7 % (2025); Botswana ranks 89 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Botswana?
The unemployment rate is 24.5 % (2025); Botswana ranks 181 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Botswana stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Botswana has $7,778 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Botswana come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.