Share of the population living in cities in Botswana
Botswana: Share of the population living in cities was 19.43 in 2020. β Volatile
Latest (2020)
19.43
World rank
173rd
of 229 countries
All-time high
19.43
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 1950
Years of data
15
1950β2020
Share of the population living in cities in Botswana, 1950β2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, share of the population living in cities in Botswana stood at 19.43. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population living in cities in Botswana peaked at 19.43 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1950.
Botswana ranks 173rd of 229 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.83 | 0 | 3.66 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 3.83 | 3.97 | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.08 | 11.45 | 16.7 | 2 |
| 2020s | 19.43 | 19.43 | 19.43 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More population data for Botswana
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 208,485 (2100)
- Population density 6.77 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6864 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,679 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.39 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.7 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 816 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population living in cities in Botswana?
- Share of the population living in cities in Botswana was 19.43 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population living in cities recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 19.43 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of the population living in cities recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1950.
- How does Botswana rank for share of the population living in cities?
- Botswana ranks 173rd out of 229 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of the population living in cities rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.6%. 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 Share of the population living in cities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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