Botswana Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Botswana's birth rate was 24.4 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Botswana's birth rate stood at 24.4 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.4 by 2025. Botswana ranked 51st globally.
Botswana's birth rate has exhibited a notable decline over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time peak of 47.14 births per 1,000 people in 1960 to a current rate of 24.39, placing it at the 51st position globally. This reduction has been accompanied by similar trends in neighboring countries such as Namibia, where the birth rate stands at 24.53, and other nations like Papua New Guinea, which has a birth rate of 23.69. The rapid decrease in birth rate in Botswana can be attributed to improvements in healthcare, education, and family planning services, which have led to increased access to birth control and reduced infant mortality rates. As a result, the country's population growth rate has slowed, contributing to a more manageable demographic structure. Looking ahead, a sustained increase in female education and economic opportunities could further influence the birth rate, potentially leading to a more gradual decline as women opt for smaller family sizes.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 24.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.4 | −0.3 | #51 |
| 2023 | 24.7 | −0.5 | #164 |
| 2022 | 25.3 | −0.2 | #164 |
| 2021 | 25.4 | −0.1 | #163 |
| 2020 | 25.5 | −0.2 | #162 |
| 2019 | 25.8 | −0.1 | #161 |
| 2018 | 25.9 | −0.2 | #161 |
| 2017 | 26.1 | −0.2 | #160 |
| 2016 | 26.3 | −0.2 | #160 |
| 2015 | 26.5 | −0.3 | #157 |
| 2014 | 26.8 | −0.4 | #157 |
| 2013 | 27.2 | −0.6 | #157 |
| 2012 | 27.7 | −0.3 | #160 |
| 2011 | 28.0 | −0.3 | #159 |
| 2010 | 28.4 | −0.0 | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's birth rate was 24.4 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Botswana's birth rate peaked at 47.1 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Botswana was 24.4 in 2025.
Botswana ranks 51st globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's birth rate is projected to reach 24.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Botswana in 2025 was 24.4. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_birth-rate,
title = {Botswana Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}