Botswana vs South Africa: Female migrants
Botswana
43.0%
in 2020
South Africa
43.1%
in 2020
Botswana rank
179th
South Africa rank
178th
Female migrants over time
- Botswana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 43.1% against 43.0% in Botswana, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 179th and South Africa ranks 178th of 211 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40.5% | 38.7% | 1.8% | Botswana |
| 2000s | 41.7% | 41.2% | 0.5% | Botswana |
| 2010s | 43.1% | 43.7% | 0.6% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 43.0% | 43.1% | 0.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female migrants, Botswana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 43.1% against 43.0% in Botswana as of 2020.
- What is the difference in female migrants between Botswana and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2020.
- How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for female migrants?
- Botswana ranks 179th and South Africa ranks 178th of 211 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024, published as Female migrants (% of international migrant stock). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of female migrants out of total international migrant stock. International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.