Total population in Botswana
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Botswana was 2,562,122 people, up from 2,521,139 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Botswana with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Botswana
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 562 122 |
| 2024 | 2 521 139 |
| 2023 | 2 480 244 |
| 2022 | 2 439 892 |
| 2021 | 2 401 441 |
| 2020 | 2 365 894 |
| 2019 | 2 332 083 |
| 2018 | 2 299 141 |
| 2017 | 2 266 747 |
| 2016 | 2 234 776 |
| 2015 | 2 203 273 |
| 2014 | 2 172 044 |
| 2013 | 2 140 682 |
| 2012 | 2 108 616 |
| 2011 | 2 073 535 |
| 2010 | 2 033 110 |
| 2009 | 1 990 673 |
| 2008 | 1 949 970 |
| 2007 | 1 911 201 |
| 2006 | 1 874 516 |
| 2005 | 1 839 877 |
| 2004 | 1 807 146 |
| 2003 | 1 775 736 |
| 2002 | 1 744 763 |
| 2001 | 1 712 254 |
| 2000 | 1 677 382 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.