Sep 27, 2017 the tswana people comprise 79% the population, making them the largest ethnic group in botswana. Some onethird adhere to traditional beliefs as their primary religious orientation. However, census districts do not differ significantly from the census districts. This page provides the latest reported value for botswana population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm prediction, economic calendar, survey. In 2018, population density for botswana was 4 people per sq. Current and future population characteristics and demographics in botswana study two of the investigation of the socioeconomic impact of hivaids in botswana final report may 2000 prepared by. Preface the national statistical tables is the fourth publication in a series of botswana 2011 population and housing census reports. As of 1 january 2020, the population of botswana was estimated to be 2,473,507 people.
The total population in botswana was estimated at 2. The population in gaborone is approximately 232,000. Botswana is a country in the sadc region with a population of only 2 million botswana. The demographic profile of african countries united nations. According to the 2019 revision of the world population prospects the total population was 2,254,068 in 2018, compared to only 4,000 in 1950. A population pyramid illustrates the age and sex structure of a countrys population and may provide insights about political and social stability, as well as economic development.
Sep 17, 2019 units 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026. Projections of population growth of other countries 2025 country name population. Download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that describe the survey process and the key results for this study. Commissioned by the ministry of finance and development planning with support from the united nations. It is one of the main volumes in the 2011 population and housing census series of publications. Botswana demographic survey 2017 bds is a national sample survey designed to provide information on demographic indicators in botswana. Population for botswana from international monetary fund imf for the international financial statistics ifs release. Christianity was introduced during the colonial era by missionaries from the south such as david livingstone and was established as the official religion of the. As much as possible, the trends for some indicators go as far back as 1966. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519.
Namibia, officially the republic of namibia, is a country in southern africa named for the namib desert that is bordered by the atlantic ocean, angola, zambia, botswana, and south africa. The major sources of demographic statistics are decennial censuses and household surveys. Units 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026. Botswana population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. The age structure of a population affects a nations key socioeconomic issues. The population of botswana will be increasing by 5 persons daily in 2020. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Ministry of health republic of botswana world health organization. Projections of population growth of botswana 2025 botswana population.
By 1975 that population had doubled to over 800,000. The response rate was very high and a total of 4003 people participated in the survey. Looking back, in the year of 1960, botswana had a population of 0. Country name population in 2045 difference with 2020. The manual describing the full process of the nta methodology can also be. Link 3 population density map generated by instructions from daysleeperrr on reddig. Demography statistics concern human populations with respect to their size, distribution, structure, and their development. There is an increasing flow of zimbabweans into south africa and botswana in search of better economic opportunities. For example, as the world population rises, the pressure mounts on the agricultural sector to feed the millions of extra mouths. Other sources of demographic data include administrative records in botswana, censuses are conducted within the mandate of the census act cap 17. Population projections number 1,900k 2,000k 2,100k 2,200k 2,300k 2,400k 2,500k 2,600k 2,700k 2012 2016 2020 2024 source. Botswana is generally regarded as a model of economic growth and democracy in africa, but like other countries in the region, is faced with rapid population increase. Population of botswana 2025 and botswana population statistics.
The population of all cities, towns and urban villages in botswana according to census resulst and latest official projections. In 1950, the botswana population was reported to be just over 400,000. This page provides forecast and historical data, charts, statistics, news and updates for botswana population. Population and housing census of zambia, 20112035 to choose region please click on the map. Botswana long form republic of botswana capital city.
Gaborone is known for the gaborone game reserve, home to native animals like wildebeest and impala. This entry provides the distribution of the population according to age. The botswana steps survey was a population based survey of adults aged 2564. It does not quite actually border zimbabwe, but the distance between the two countries is just the width of a 200meterwide riverbed at the closest point namibia demographics. Gaborone demography of botswana, 2015 botswana data portal.
Wikipedia article populated places in botswana, southeast district botswana, botswanasouth africa border crossings. Botswana city population population statistics in maps. Tswana or setswana 79%, kalanga 11%, basarwa 3%, other 7% gdp total. The population is distributed along the horizontal axis, with males shown on the left and females on the right. Zambia demographics at a glance zambia data portal. The demographics of botswana constitutes of 1,221,000 women and 1,195,000 men, which means there are 979 men per women. To order copies of the demographic profile of african countries by the economic commission for africa, please contact. This dataset describes the list of common indicators from demography of botswana gaborone enumerated population, number of household and household size total total gaborone population by age and district 2011 census total 2529. The population was 21,3 in 2001 census and 35,982 at the 2011 census. The 1991 phc of botswana was the first such census within the said united nations framework which has undergone.
Dec 11, 2019 this statistic shows the population growth in botswana from 2008 to 2018. Its now part of gaborone agglomeration home to 421,907 inhabitants at the 2011 census located at 24. It contains a summary of key economic and social indicators for botswana. Statistics botswana would like to acknowledge the efforts of a number of. The overall goal of the 2011 population and housing census was to contribute to the improvement of quality of life of the botswana through providing the government and other stakeholders with relevant, reliable and timely data and information for development planning, policy formulation and services delivery as well as for monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and plans. The publication contains a wealth of information on the socioeconomic demographics of the population of botswana. It is one of the series of publications resulting from the 2011 census. Ministry of health republic of botswana world health.
The botswana demographic survey 2006 was designed to update information collected in the 2001 population and housing census. The 2011 phc is the fifth of its kind to be conducted in botswana. Population prospects 2019, the latest global demographic estimates. The majority of the population in botswana lives within 100 kilometers of gaborone. It does not quite actually border zimbabwe, but the distance between the two countries is just the width of a 200meterwide riverbed at the closest point. This statistic shows the percentage of the total population living in urban areas in botswana from 2008 to 2018. In 2018, botswanas population increased by approximately 2. In the year 2000, the population reached over 1,700,000. Central statistic office, republic of botswana web. Population of botswana 2045 and botswana population statistics. The proportion of children below the age of 15 in 2010 was 32. After a spurt in the period 19801983 following independence, a decline in birth rates set in. Botswana facts on largest cities, populations, symbols.
List of the core technical team ctt and botswana demographic dividend. In 2018, botswana s population increased by approximately 2. Botswana has 0 cities with more than a million people, 1 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 18 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. Pdf the role of demographics on decisionmaking styles of. Mokgwathi, statistics botswana first session subtheme mortality, fertility and children chairperson ms s. More than 10% of the population lives in the capital. Bds2006 is the third in a series of intercensal surveys carried out by the botswana statistical office, and contains information related to population demographics, migration, economic activities, housing characteristics, access to water, energy use, and sanitation. The largest city in botswana is gaborone, with a population of people. A multistage cluster sample design was used to arrive at a representative sample for the whole population. These include the preliminary results, population of towns, villages and associated localities.
The population of the planet is constantly increasing, and this growth can have many effects on the environment and the economy of the world. This statistic shows the population growth in botswana from 2008 to 2018. Detailed budget for the 2011 botswana population and housing census. The population of towns, villages and associated localities pdf. Country name population in 2025 difference with 2020. The population of zimbabwe has grown during the 20th century in accordance with the model of a developing country with high birth rates and falling death rates, resulting in relatively high population growth rate around 3% or above in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Botswana population projections statistics botswana. In botswana, 61% of the population has urbanized, and the current urbanization rate is 2. The most recent census was the 2011 botswana population and housing census, which occurred in august 2011. In fact, the name of the country was derived from this group of people. The population of the districts of botswana according to census resulst and latest official projections.
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