Botswana Population Clock

Botswana population

2,638,960

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.63%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Botswana

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Botswana is 2,638,960, growing at an annual rate of 1.63%. That works out to a net change of approximately 112 people per day or 4 per hour.

The population change in Botswana is driven by three components: approximately 61,186 births per year and 14,725 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.63% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 2.66 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Botswana is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Botswana?

The current population of Botswana is approximately 2,638,960, growing at 1.63% per year.

How fast is the population of Botswana changing?

By approximately 112 people per day, or 4 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Botswana?

Yes. With approximately 61,186 births and 14,725 deaths per year, Botswana has a natural population increase of about 46,461 people annually.

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