Digital Adoption in Botswana
57.0% internet use · 0.6118 e-government
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Botswana, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Botswana is reported at 57.0% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
Botswana is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure. When comparing countries, separate survey measures from network counts so older observations are not presented as current.
Botswana records 164 mobile subscriptions per 100 people in 2024 in the cited series. Subscriptions count active lines rather than unique residents, so a rate above 100 is possible. When comparing countries, treat missing observations explicitly before drawing a cross-country conclusion.
In this profile, the fixed-broadband figure for Botswana is kept as a subscription rate rather than a household-access percentage. The two measures use different denominators. Each dataset is shown with its own reference year.
| Connectivity indicator | Botswana | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 57.0% | 2024 |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 164 per 100 people | 2024 |
| Active mobile broadband subscriptions | 108.16 per 100 people | UN 2024 survey input |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 7.44 per 100 people | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Financial inclusion indicator | Botswana | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Adults with an account | 61.4% | 2024 |
| Women with an account | 59.7% | 2024 |
| Men with an account | N/A | N/A |
| Made or received a digital payment | N/A | N/A |
In this profile, the financial-inclusion figures for Botswana come from survey indicators and are kept separate from telecom subscription measures. Account ownership and payment use are distinct financial-inclusion measures. Missing observations are shown as unavailable.
The financial-inclusion figures for Botswana come from survey indicators and are kept separate from telecom subscription measures. Account ownership and payment use measure different aspects of digital participation. Across the indicators, use the stated indicator definition rather than filling gaps with estimates.
Data note: When comparing Botswana with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.
Digital Government
Data note: No missing Botswana value is estimated on this page; an unavailable observation remains clearly identified until a comparable source is published.
| UN indicator | Botswana |
|---|---|
| E-Government Development Index | 0.6118 |
| Global rank | 112 |
| Online Service Index | 0.3985 |
| Telecommunication Infrastructure Index | 0.8649 |
| Human Capital Index | 0.5719 |
| UN rating class | High, H2 |
Botswana ranked 112th worldwide in the 2024 UN E-Government Survey with an EGDI score of 0.6118.
EGDI combines online services, telecommunications infrastructure and human capital, so it should not be read as a standalone connectivity rate.
In this profile, the financial-inclusion figures for Botswana come from survey indicators and are kept separate from telecom subscription measures. Account ownership and payment use are distinct financial-inclusion measures. Missing observations are shown as unavailable. When comparing countries, avoid merging unlike measures before drawing a cross-country conclusion.
The digital gender gap
Gender-disaggregated indicators can reveal differences hidden by national averages. The reference year stays attached to the value.
Share of male population
2024No directly verified value in extract
Not shownNot calculated from incomplete data
Not shownMale value not directly verified
Not shownBotswana's internet-use figure shown here is 56.9% for 2024. The percentage measures people using the internet, not subscriptions. The source year is shown with the figure.
Botswana vs. Region and World
Data note:
| Indicator | Botswana | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 57.0% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
| Fixed broadband | 7.44 per 100 people (2024) | N/A | N/A |
| EGDI | 0.6118 (2024) | N/A | N/A |
Internet adoption over time
Botswana is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
What the numbers say about Botswana
What the numbers say about Botswana
Botswana's latest verified internet-use figure is 57.0% in 2024, above the Sub-Saharan Africa aggregate of 36% reported for 2025. Mobile cellular subscriptions stand at 164 per 100 people, underlining that subscription counts are not the same as unique users.
The fixed-broadband figure for Botswana is kept as a subscription rate rather than a household-access percentage. The two measures use different denominators, and The reference year is shown with the value.
Botswana ranked 112 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 UN E-Government Survey. The ranking describes digital-government development rather than the share of residents who use the internet.
How to read this page
For the country comparison, internet use is a people-based indicator: it records whether residents used the internet during the source reference period. It is different from household broadband coverage. Missing observations are not estimated.
Key Takeaways
Quick answers to common questions about Botswana's digital adoption figures.
What percentage of people in Botswana use the internet?
57.0% in 2024.
How many mobile subscriptions are there in Botswana?
Botswana records 164 mobile subscriptions per 100 people in 2024 in the cited series. Subscriptions count active lines rather than unique residents, so a rate above 100 is possible.
How strong is mobile broadband adoption in Botswana?
The 2024 UN E-Government Survey technical dataset uses an active mobile-broadband input of 108.16 subscriptions per 100 people for Botswana. Missing observations are shown as unavailable.
How does Botswana rank for digital government?
Botswana ranked 112th in the 2024 United Nations E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.6118.
What share of adults in Botswana have an account?
Global Findex reports account ownership of 61.4% among adults age 15 and older in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the internet use figure show for Botswana?
Botswana's internet-use figure shown here is 57.0% for 2024. The percentage measures people using the internet, not subscriptions. The source year is shown with the figure. When comparing countries, treat missing observations explicitly before comparing it with another section.
What does the e-government figure show for Botswana?
Botswana's 2024 UN E-Government Development Index score is 0.6118. EGDI combines online services, telecommunications infrastructure and human capital; it is not an internet-use rate.
What does the global egdi rank figure show for Botswana?
Botswana ranked 112 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 UN E-Government Survey. The ranking measures digital-government development, not internet use.
Sources & methodology
Botswana is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
Rounding: percentages are generally shown to one decimal place, subscription rates to up to two decimals and index scores to four decimals. Where no directly verified comparable value is available, DigifyWorld shows a dash instead of estimating a replacement.View sources used for this page
Active mobile-broadband subscription input used in the 2024 E-Government Survey. ITU DataHub
EGDI rank, overall score and component indices. UN E-Government Survey