Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Botswana
Botswana: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 855.49 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Botswana, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Botswana is 855.49, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Botswana peaked at 855.49 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 589.38, in 1990.
Botswana ranks 130th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 589.38 | — |
| 1991 | 600.01 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 610.4 | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 619.93 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 627.49 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 632.93 | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 636.43 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 638.55 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 640.24 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 641.93 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 643.83 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 645.74 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 646.75 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 647.5 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 649.33 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 652.72 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 657.87 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 664.54 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 672.45 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 681.67 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 692.79 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 705.53 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 720.41 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 735.41 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 747.44 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 756.83 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 763.97 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 769.29 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 773.2 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 775.88 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 777.77 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 782.52 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 791.09 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 800.65 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 810.03 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 818.77 | +1.1% |
| 2026 | 827.19 | +1.0% |
| 2027 | 835.26 | +1.0% |
| 2028 | 843.01 | +0.9% |
| 2029 | 850 | +0.8% |
| 2030 | 855.49 | +0.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 855.49 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,888, 45% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 855.49 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,548, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 623.73 | 589.38 | 641.93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 656.24 | 643.83 | 681.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 744.08 | 692.79 | 775.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 813.63 | 777.77 | 850 | 10 |
| 2030s | 855.49 | 855.49 | 855.49 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More gender data for Botswana
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6449 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,910 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,910 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 29,466 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 30,240 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 29,267 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 30,023 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 29,174 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 29,925 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Botswana?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Botswana was 855.49 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 855.49 in 2030.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 589.38 in 1990.
- How does Botswana rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Botswana ranks 130th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.