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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Botswana

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population2.56M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$19.93B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$7.78K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth69.32024 · yearsInternet use57.5%2024 · % of populationForest area26.3%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
24%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Botswana2023 · 24%
07.2514.521.75291960199320252001: 28.1%2002: 28.5%2003: 29%2004: 28.1%2005: 26.9%2006: 26.6%2007: 26.3%2008: 26%2009: 24.8%2010: 23.3%2011: 22%2012: 21.3%2013: 20.8%2014: 20.1%2015: 20.3%2016: 20.9%2017: 22.1%2018: 22.1%2019: 22.8%2020: 22.8%2021: 22.9%2022: 22.5%2023: 24%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Botswana in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Gaborone
Country code
BWA

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