What is the Population of Botswana?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Botswana has a population of approximately 2,359,609 people, making it the 144th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.03% of the world's population. With a land area of 582,000 km², the population density is roughly 4 people per km².
| Population | 2,359,609 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 144th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.03% |
| Area | 582,000 km² |
| Population density | 4 / km² |
| Demonym | Motswana |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 144th |
| Gabon | 2,469,296 | 141st |
| Gambia | 2,422,712 | 142nd |
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 143rd |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 145th |
| Lesotho | 2,116,427 | 146th |
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 147th |
Botswana compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 3,022,401 | 825,615 |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 1,221,037 |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 752,612 |
| Zimbabwe | 17,073,087 | 390,757 |
Botswana in context
- Botswana covers 582,000 km², making it the 46th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- Botswana is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 2,359,609 people, Botswana holds about 2.7% of the population of Southern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Botswana is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Botswana — FAQ
What is the population of Botswana?
The population of Botswana is approximately 2,359,609 (2.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Botswana in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Botswana at approximately 2,359,609 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Botswana is the 144th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Botswana?
Approximately 2,359,609 people live in Botswana, making it the 144th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Botswana rank by population?
Botswana is the 144th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.03%.
What is the population density of Botswana?
Botswana has a population density of roughly 4 people per km², based on a land area of 582,000 km².
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