Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Botswana
Botswana: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.4756 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Botswana, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Botswana recorded -0.4756 % change on previous year for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 34.3% on the previous year and down 126.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Botswana peaked at 9.13 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -1.04 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places Botswana 193rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.44 % change on previous year | +184.2% |
| 1973 | 8.64 % change on previous year | +34.2% |
| 1974 | 9.13 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 6.96 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 1976 | 6.65 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 6.29 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1978 | 6.05 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 7.08 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 1980 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 1981 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 1982 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
| 1983 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1984 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 3.37 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 3.74 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 1991 | 3.95 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1994 | 4.23 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2000 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
| 2005 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 2006 | 0.8622 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2007 | 0.6067 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 2008 | 0.4831 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 2009 | 0.4011 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 0.2136 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2011 | -0.2306 % change on previous year | -208.0% |
| 2012 | -1.04 % change on previous year | +349.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3264 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 2014 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +299.0% |
| 2015 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 2016 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2017 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2019 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2023 | -0.4943 % change on previous year | -148.0% |
| 2024 | -0.7242 % change on previous year | +46.5% |
| 2025 | -0.4756 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.61 % change on previous year | 2.27 % change on previous year | 9.13 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.41 % change on previous year | 1.99 % change on previous year | 5.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.11 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year | 4.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.75 % change on previous year | 0.4011 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.02 % change on previous year | -1.04 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3696 % change on previous year | -0.7242 % change on previous year | 1.48 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 190 Suriname -0.3942 % change on previous year compare
- 191 Myanmar -0.4382 % change on previous year compare
- 192 Poland -0.4427 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Bhutan -0.5063 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Greece -0.5085 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Germany -0.5463 % change on previous year compare
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 population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Botswana?
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Botswana was -0.4756 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 9.13 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.04 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Botswana rank for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Botswana ranks 193rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 126.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 15-24 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.