BWA · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
2.52 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
69.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,521,139 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.64 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 4.4 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 24.36 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.74 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 2.70 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 69.3 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 32.1 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 81.2 percent | 2003 |
| Urban Population (%) | 67.5 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Setswana
Official
77.3%
Sekalanga
Official
7.4%
Shekgalagadi
Official
3.4%
English
Official
2.8%
Other
Official
2.8%
Zezuru/Shona
Official
2.0%
Sesarwa
Official
1.7%
Sembukushu
Official
1.6%
Ndebele
Official
1.0%
Religions
Christian
Major
79.1%
None
15.2%
Badimo
4.1%
Other
1.4%
Unspecified
0.3%