Total population by age (70 years old) in Botswana
Botswana: Total population by age was 6.54 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.54
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
153rd
of 234 countries
All-time high
6.54
in 2023
All-time low
1.32
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Botswana, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 6.54 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 42.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Botswana peaked at 6.54 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.32, in 1950.
Botswana ranks 153rd of 234 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.
Total population by age in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.32 | — |
| 1951 | 1.33 | +1.0% |
| 1952 | 1.34 | +0.7% |
| 1953 | 1.36 | +1.5% |
| 1954 | 1.4 | +2.6% |
| 1955 | 1.44 | +2.9% |
| 1956 | 1.48 | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 1.51 | +2.3% |
| 1958 | 1.54 | +1.7% |
| 1959 | 1.55 | +0.8% |
| 1960 | 1.55 | -0.1% |
| 1961 | 1.56 | +0.8% |
| 1962 | 1.58 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 1.57 | -0.5% |
| 1964 | 1.53 | -2.7% |
| 1965 | 1.48 | -2.9% |
| 1966 | 1.43 | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 1.36 | -4.6% |
| 1968 | 1.35 | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 1.42 | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 1.51 | +7.0% |
| 1971 | 1.62 | +6.7% |
| 1972 | 1.73 | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 1.79 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 1.76 | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 1.69 | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 1.63 | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 1.59 | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 1.6 | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 1.65 | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 1.7 | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 1.76 | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 1.83 | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 1.98 | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 2.18 | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 2.26 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 2.31 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 2.42 | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 2.56 | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 2.74 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 2.92 | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 3.11 | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 3.31 | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 3.39 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 3.33 | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 3.28 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 3.27 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 3.26 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 3.29 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 3.42 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 3.58 | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 3.75 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 3.91 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 4.06 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 4.16 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 4.22 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 4.29 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 4.36 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 4.41 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 4.43 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 4.45 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 4.48 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 4.53 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 4.59 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 4.68 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 4.81 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 4.89 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 5.02 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 5.28 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 5.83 | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 6.38 | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 6.5 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 6.51 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 6.54 | +0.5% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 6.54 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.33, 20% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 6.54 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.37, 23% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.43 | 1.32 | 1.55 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.48 | 1.35 | 1.58 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.66 | 1.51 | 1.79 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.17 | 1.7 | 2.74 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.26 | 2.92 | 3.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.12 | 3.58 | 4.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.86 | 4.45 | 5.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.48 | 6.38 | 6.54 | 4 |
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 total population by age in Botswana?
- Total population by age in Botswana was 6.54 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.54 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.32 in 1950.
- How does Botswana rank for total population by age?
- Botswana ranks 153rd out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.5%. 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 Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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