Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Botswana
Botswana: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services was 4.28 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 4.28 for proportion of population using limited drinking water services in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and down 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Botswana peaked at 20.63 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.28, in 2024.
That places Botswana 63rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.63 | — |
| 2001 | 20.36 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 20.2 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 20.05 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 19.91 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 19.77 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 18.7 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 17.33 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 15.99 | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 14.7 | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 13.46 | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 12.26 | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 11.22 | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 10.23 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 9.26 | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 8.31 | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 7.39 | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 6.49 | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 5.61 | -13.6% |
| 2019 | 4.75 | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 4.65 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 4.55 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 4.46 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 4.37 | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 4.28 | -2.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 4.28 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.15, 3.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 4.28 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.82, 44% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.76 | 14.7 | 20.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 4.75 | 13.46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.46 | 4.28 | 4.65 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More population data for Botswana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,679 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0624 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 208,485 people (2100)
- Population density 6.77 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6864 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Botswana?
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Botswana was 4.28 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using limited drinking water services recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 20.63 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using limited drinking water services recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.28 in 2024.
- How does Botswana rank for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Botswana ranks 63rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using limited drinking water services rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using limited drinking water services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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