Population by age group in Botswana
Botswana: Population by age group was 98,420 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
98,420
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
155th
of 236 countries
All-time high
98,420
in 2023
All-time low
17,926
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Botswana, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population by age group in Botswana is 98,420, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Botswana peaked at 98,420 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17,926, in 1950.
Botswana ranks 155th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 17,926 | — |
| 1951 | 18,460 | +3.0% |
| 1952 | 18,997 | +2.9% |
| 1953 | 19,527 | +2.8% |
| 1954 | 20,031 | +2.6% |
| 1955 | 20,494 | +2.3% |
| 1956 | 20,935 | +2.2% |
| 1957 | 21,360 | +2.0% |
| 1958 | 21,732 | +1.7% |
| 1959 | 22,019 | +1.3% |
| 1960 | 22,221 | +0.9% |
| 1961 | 22,337 | +0.5% |
| 1962 | 22,349 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 22,329 | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 22,381 | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 22,539 | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 22,817 | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 23,216 | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 23,664 | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 24,055 | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 24,337 | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 24,538 | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 24,680 | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 24,820 | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 25,013 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 25,258 | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 25,568 | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 25,961 | +1.5% |
| 1978 | 26,523 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 27,298 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 28,140 | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 29,004 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 29,971 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 31,076 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 32,343 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 33,787 | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 35,415 | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 37,223 | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 39,022 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 40,652 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 42,129 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 43,466 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 44,664 | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 45,827 | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 47,042 | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 48,368 | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 49,798 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 51,343 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 52,930 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 54,518 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 56,055 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 57,545 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 58,990 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 60,376 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 61,673 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 62,901 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 64,078 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 65,248 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 66,457 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 67,718 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 69,081 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 70,446 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 71,850 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 73,479 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 75,683 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 78,437 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 81,317 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 84,179 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 86,973 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 89,652 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 92,010 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 92,885 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 94,643 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 98,420 | +4.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 98,420 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 499,572, 20% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 98,420 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 418,208, 24% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 20,148 | 17,926 | 22,019 | 10 |
| 1960s | 22,791 | 22,221 | 24,055 | 10 |
| 1970s | 25,400 | 24,337 | 27,298 | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,663 | 28,140 | 40,652 | 10 |
| 1990s | 48,008 | 42,129 | 54,518 | 10 |
| 2000s | 62,104 | 56,055 | 67,718 | 10 |
| 2010s | 78,110 | 69,081 | 89,652 | 10 |
| 2020s | 94,490 | 92,010 | 98,420 | 4 |
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 population by age group in Botswana?
- Population by age group in Botswana was 98,420 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 98,420 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,926 in 1950.
- How does Botswana rank for population by age group?
- Botswana ranks 155th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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