The total population in Botswana was estimated at 2.5 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Historical dataset showing total population for Botswana by year from 1950 to 2025.

The total population of Botswana was estimated at 2.72 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by 1.76 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by 253,000 people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population, female (% of total population) in Botswana was reported at 50.16 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, male (% of male population) in Botswana was reported at 32.47 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Population ages 0-14, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Botswana including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Population ages 0-14, total in Botswana was reported at 810033 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population, total in Botswana was reported at 2521139 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Botswana BW: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 46.106 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.485 % for 2022. Botswana BW: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 44.115 % from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2023, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.110 % in 2013 and a record low of 34.765 % in 1996. Botswana BW: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

There were 485 900 Linkedin users in Botswana in June 2025, which accounted for 18.5% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (240 000).

Population growth (annual %) in Botswana was reported at 1.6354 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

In 2025, ** percent of the population in Mozambique lived in extreme poverty (with less than **** U.S. dollars a day), the highest score recorded in the Southern African region. Conversely, Botswana registered the lowest share, with ** percent of its population living in destitute conditions.

Estimates, total number of people per grid-cell. The dataset is available to download in Geotiff format at a resolution of 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator). The projection is Geographic Coordinate System, WGS84. The units are number of people per pixel. The mapping approach is Random Forest-based dasymetric redistribution.

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Please note that these data represent 2025 Alpha release versions, constructed in September 2025

Botswana Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: % Cumulative data was reported at 9.646 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.517 % for 2022. Botswana Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 8.841 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2023, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.646 % in 2023 and a record low of 8.190 % in 2019. Botswana Educational Attainment: At Least Bachelor's or Equivalent: Population 25+ Years: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;;

Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in Botswana was reported at 63.72 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Population ages 15-64, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

There were 1 469 400 Facebook users in Botswana in June 2025, which accounted for 55.9% of its entire population. The slight majority of them were women - 50.5%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (444 700). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 35 to 44, where women lead by 154 800.

Urban population in Botswana was reported at 1852785 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Urban population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Estimates of total number of people per grid square broken down by gender and age groupings (including 0-1 and by 5-year up to 90+) for Botswana, R2025A version v1. The dataset is available to download in Geotiff format at a resolution of 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator). The projection is Geographic Coordinate System, WGS84. The units are estimated number of male, female or both in each age group per grid square.

More information can be found in the Release Statement

Please note that these data represent 2025 Alpha release versions, constructed in September 2025

File Descriptions:

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iso

Three-letter country code

gender

m = male, f= female, t = both genders

age group

• 00 = age group 0 to 12 months
• 01 = age group 1 to 4 years
• 05 = age group 5 to 9 years
• 90 = age 90 years and over

year

Year that the population represents

type

CN = Constrained

resolution

Resolution of the data e.q. 100m = 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator)

Botswana BW: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data was reported at 37.581 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 37.003 % for 2022. Botswana BW: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 37.073 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2023, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.350 % in 1996 and a record low of 31.985 % in 2019. Botswana BW: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Population, male (% of total population) in Botswana was reported at 49.84 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.