Botswana Population Change 2026: 42,610

Botswana's population change in 2026 is 42,610 (estimate), up 4.5% from 2025. It ranks #106 of 236 countries.

This statistic measures population change across countries, highlighting shifts in demographics. Understanding these changes is crucial for planning resources, economic growth, and social services.

Botswana•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Population Change over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202642.61K persons+1.82K persons+4.46%
202540.79K persons382 persons-0.93%
202441.17K persons+559 persons+1.38%
202340.62K persons+524 persons+1.31%
202240.09K persons+3.28K persons+8.91%
202136.81K persons+2.53K persons+7.37%
202034.28K persons+945 persons+2.83%
201933.34K persons+792 persons+2.43%
201832.55K persons+304 persons+0.94%
201732.24K persons+541 persons+1.71%
201631.70K persons+397 persons+1.27%
201531.30K persons——

Frequently Asked Questions About Botswana Population Change

What is Botswana's population change in 2026?▾

Botswana's population change is 42,610 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Botswana's population change increasing or decreasing?▾

Botswana's population change rose by 4.5% from 2025 (40,792) to 2026 (42,610). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 34.4%.

How does Botswana rank for population change?▾

In 2026, Botswana has the 106th highest population change out of 236 countries with data.

What was Botswana's population change in 2015?▾

In 2015, Botswana's population change was 31,304. By 2026 it rose by 36.1%.

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