Botswana Population Growth in the 2000s (2000 to 2009)

Botswana Population Growth from 2000 to 2009

This page shows Botswana population growth in the 2000s from 2000 to 2009. 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 2000 to 2009. Furthermore, this is three decades after Botswana’s independence in 1966. Click here to review the Botswana country overview.

Chart of Botswana Population Growth in the 2000s (2000 to 2009)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Botswana’s population grew steadily from 2000 to 2009 for the decade. The population grew from 1.6 million people in 2000 to 1.95 million people in 2009. As a result, the population grew 21.9% in the 2000s (2000 to 2009). 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 2010s.