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. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Botswana had a population of 0.5 million people. source: Bank of Botswana

Population in Botswana is expected to reach 2.90 Million by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Botswana Population is projected to trend around 3.30 Million in 2026 and 3.50 Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Minimum Wages 9.06 9.06 BWP/Hour Jan 2026
Population 2.52 2.68 Million Dec 2024
Unemployment Rate 23.10 23.40 percent Dec 2024


Botswana Population
The population of Botswana represents 0.03 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 3435 people on the planet is a resident of Botswana.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.52 2.68 2.68 0.50 1960 - 2024 Million Yearly