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Botswana: key facts and figures
Botswana has 2.5 million people, English as an official language, the Botswanan Pula and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 180th of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
2.5 millionpeople
BWPcurrency
Englishofficial language
+267calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Botswana differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
2.5 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.65%
- Fertility rate2.7 per woman#63
- Aged 65 and over4.04%#142
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$7,778Output per person
- Total economy$19.9 billion#132
- Real growth-0.7%#180
- Inflation2.7%#98
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.731Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.509#109
- Life expectancy69.2 years#133
- Mean schooling10.5 years#81
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Botswanan PulaCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeBWP
- SymbolBWP
- CapitalGaborone
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type MPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+267
- Time zoneAfrica/Gaborone
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
- Apr 4Holy Saturday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
57%Internet use
- E-government index0.612#112
- Global rank#112
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointTsodilo Hills area
- ClimateBotswana has a semi-arid climate, with most rainfall falling in summer and generally dry winter conditions.
Education
how the school system is structured
7 yearsPrimary
- Secondary enrollment192,151*
- Secondary schools295*
- Primary entryAround age 6
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