Women's Civil Liberties Index in Botswana
Botswana: Women's Civil Liberties Index was 0.73 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.73
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
77th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.868
in 2013
All-time low
0.111
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Women's Civil Liberties Index in Botswana, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for women's civil liberties index in Botswana is 0.73, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, women's civil liberties index in Botswana peaked at 0.868 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.111, in 1900.
Botswana ranks 77th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Women's Civil Liberties Index in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.111 | — |
| 1901 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.111 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.126 | +13.5% |
| 1931 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.157 | +24.6% |
| 1961 | 0.157 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.157 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.195 | +24.2% |
| 1964 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.665 | +241.0% |
| 1967 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.665 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.691 | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 0.691 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.691 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.691 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.691 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.739 | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.739 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.745 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 0.745 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.745 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.745 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.832 | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.832 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.861 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 0.861 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.851 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 0.868 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 0.856 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 0.85 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 0.85 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.861 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 0.837 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 0.837 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.836 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 0.778 | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 0.745 | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 0.776 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 0.73 | -5.9% |
| 2025 | 0.73 | +0.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 0.73 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7015, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 0.73 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.6405, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.126 | 0.126 | 0.126 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.126 | 0.126 | 0.126 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.126 | 0.126 | 0.126 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3716 | 0.157 | 0.665 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.7076 | 0.665 | 0.739 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.739 | 0.739 | 0.739 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7507 | 0.739 | 0.832 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.832 | 0.832 | 0.832 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8532 | 0.837 | 0.868 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7658 | 0.73 | 0.836 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 74 Niger 0.741 compare
- 75 Sri Lanka 0.734 compare
- 76 South Africa 0.733 compare
- 78 Malawi 0.727 compare
- 79 Bangladesh 0.725 compare
- 80 Dominican Republic 0.719 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is women's civil liberties index in Botswana?
- Women's civil liberties index in Botswana was 0.73 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest women's civil liberties index recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.868 in 2013.
- What is the lowest women's civil liberties index recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.111 in 1900.
- How does Botswana rank for women's civil liberties index?
- Botswana ranks 77th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is women's civil liberties index rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Women's Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which women are free from forced labor, have property rights and access to the justice system, and enjoy freedom of movement.