Botswana Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

Botswana Population Growth from 2010 to 2019

This page shows Botswana population growth in the 2010s from 2010 to 2019. 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 2010 to 2019. Click here to review the Botswana country overview.

Chart of Botswana Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Botswana’s population grew steadily from 2010 to 2019 for the decade. The population grew from 1.98 million people in 2010 to 2.3 million people in 2019. As a result, the population grew 16.2% in the 2010s (2010 to 2019). 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.