Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Botswana
Botswana: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 30.74 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Botswana, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Botswana stood at 30.74. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Botswana peaked at 41.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 30.74, in 2027.
That places Botswana 157th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37.39 | — |
| 1991 | 37.65 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 37.86 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 38.06 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 38.35 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 38.71 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 39.11 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 39.54 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 39.88 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 40.62 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 41.4 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 41.18 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 40.99 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 40.8 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 40.58 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 40.34 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 40.11 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 39.15 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 38.22 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 37.32 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 40.14 | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 39.43 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 38.83 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 38.41 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 38.08 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 37.81 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 37.54 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 37.23 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 36.89 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 36.52 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 38.7 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 36.01 | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 35.38 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 31.72 | -10.3% |
| 2024 | 31.43 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 31.2 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 30.95 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 30.74 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.72 | 37.39 | 40.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.01 | 37.32 | 41.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.09 | 36.52 | 40.14 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.27 | 30.74 | 38.7 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 154 Oman 31.76 compare
- 155 Saint Lucia 31.7 compare
- 156 Ethiopia 31.52 compare
- 158 Jamaica 30.3 compare
- 159 New Zealand 30.1 compare
- 160 Burkina Faso 30.1 compare
More gender data for Botswana
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 855.49 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6449 % 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)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 30,402 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 30,984 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Botswana?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Botswana was 30.74 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 41.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.74 in 2027.
- How does Botswana rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Botswana ranks 157th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). 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. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.