Botswana
19502100
2026
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Total population
2,603,388
Density
5 people/km²
Median age
23.7 years
Growth rate
+1.60%
Total population from 1950 to 2100 (projections beyond 2024)
Male and female population with sex ratio trend
No population by gender data available.
Population distribution by 5-year age groups (Projection)
People per square kilometre
Age where half the population is younger
Annual percentage change in population size
Botswana is experiencing rapid population growth, adding millions of people each year. The population is aging rapidly—median age will rise from 23 in 2026 to 30 by 2050. Population density is low at 5 people per km². UN projections show continued growth to 3.8M by 2100.