Migrant populations in Botswana
Botswana: Migrant populations was 116,402 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
116,402
World rank
133rd
of 228 countries
All-time high
116,402
in 2024
All-time low
27,510
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Botswana, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Botswana stood at 116,402. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Botswana peaked at 116,402 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27,510, in 1990.
Botswana ranks 133rd of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27,510 | — |
| 1995 | 40,168 | +46.0% |
| 2000 | 74,934 | +86.6% |
| 2005 | 84,661 | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 94,863 | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 103,053 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 110,268 | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 116,402 | +5.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 116,402 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 63% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 116,402 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33,839 | 27,510 | 40,168 | 2 |
| 2000s | 79,798 | 74,934 | 84,661 | 2 |
| 2010s | 98,958 | 94,863 | 103,053 | 2 |
| 2020s | 113,335 | 110,268 | 116,402 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More population data for Botswana
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7791 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0624 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,679 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6864 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.16 (2100)
- Population density 6.77 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 208,485 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Botswana?
- Migrant populations in Botswana was 116,402 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 116,402 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,510 in 1990.
- How does Botswana rank for migrant populations?
- Botswana ranks 133rd out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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