As of 2025, the population of Botswana is approximately 2.56 million people (2 562 122), making it the 143rd most populous country in the dataset of 217 countries, with a 0.03% share of the combined total.
Over the past five years the population of Botswana changed by +8.29%, and over the past ten years by +16.29%. By five-year growth, Botswana ranks 69th of 217 countries; in terms of momentum, growth is accelerating — from +1.43% to +1.61% per year.
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