Botswana Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Botswana Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Botswana population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Botswana’s official name is the Republic of Botswana. The country is located on the south-eastern coast of Africa. Additionally, it is bordered by Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast, Zambia and South Africa to the south and southeast.  Botswana gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 30th, 1966. Moreover, Botswana is one of the most stable democracies in sub-Saharan Africa.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Botswana from 1970 to 1979. This is the decade after Botswana’s independence in 1966. Click here to review the Botswana country overview.

Chart of Botswana Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Botswana’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 627,714 people in 1970 to 865,073 people in 1979. As a result, the population grew 37.8% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Botswana is approximately 69.5 years.

Most important, Botswana has had continuous democratic elections since independence. To conclude, Botswana maintains sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Botswana’s population growth in the 1980s.