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Population

2,562,122 people (2025)

Total GDP

$21.9B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$7,020 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.731 (111.)

About Botswana

Botswana has stable democracy and diamond mining wealth with excellent governance record. The country has Kalahari Desert and Okavango Delta wildlife paradise. Botswanan culture emphasizes Ubuntu philosophy, cattle traditions, and peaceful coexistence.

The nation has semi-arid climate with seasonal flooding in delta regions. Botswana has parliamentary republic with consistent democratic governance. The country has diamond-dependent economy and tourism sector.

Gaborone is modern capital with planned city layout and government institutions. Botswana has exceptional wildlife conservation and safari tourism. The nation has English and Setswana as official languages.

Traditional Botswanan culture includes cattle farming, traditional medicine, and community gatherings. The country has Christian majority with traditional beliefs influence. Botswanan cuisine features beef, sorghum, and indigenous vegetables.

The population is 2.4 million with stable society and middle-income status. Botswana offers democratic success, wildlife conservation, and African development model in Southern African jewel.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$20.3B
$19.0B
$17.6B
$16.3B
$14.9B
$16.7B
$14.9B
$18.8B
$20.3B
$19.4B
$19.4B
$19.4B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
16.1%
0-14
15.9%
9.6%
15-24
9.5%
15.9%
25-44
15.8%
6.4%
45-64
6.7%
1.8%
65+
2.3%
Male
Female
%49.8 (1.276.492)
%50.2 (1.285.629)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 3.836.825 -0.15% 6.8
2090 3.883.332 -0.04% 6.9
2080 3.877.213 +0.06% 6.8
2070 3.823.499 +0.23% 6.7
2060 3.682.968 +0.55% 6.5
2050 3.437.430 +0.84% 6.1
2040 3.126.640 +1.08% 5.5
2030 2.765.918 +1.46% 4.9
2025 NOW 2.562.122 +1.63% 4.5
2020 2.365.894 +1.45% 4.2
2015 2.203.273 +1.44% 3.9
2010 2.033.111 +2.13% 3.6
2005 1.839.877 +1.81% 3.2
2000 1.677.382 +2.15% 3
1995 1.498.836 +2.66% 2.6
1990 1.305.696 +2.79% 2.3
1985 1.121.945 +3.53% 2
1980 937.485 +3.96% 1.7
1975 720.380 +5.1% 1.3
1970 590.334 +0.56% 1
1965 574.664 +1.48% 1
1960 516.164 +2.24% 0.9
1955 463.926 +2.18% 0.8
1950 413.697 - 0.7

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Central
638.604
Chobe
23.347
Ghanzi
43.355
Kgalagadi
50.492
Kgatleng
108.382
Kweneng
304.549
North East
60.264
North West
175.465
South East
85.014
Southern
197.767

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