Demographics : The population is approximately 1.8 million. The average population density is 2.65 people. on km². Natural increase of 0.18%. According to a 2003 UN estimate, 37% of Botswana's adult population is infected with the immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
National composition: Tswana - more than 80%, Shona - more than 10%. In Kalahari, there are Bushmen (San), Hottentots (Coy Coy).
Official languages : English , Tswana .
Religion : according to religious affiliation, Christians (71.6% according to the 2001 census), adherents of local traditional religions, Baha'is, Muslims, Hindus.
Urban population : 50%.
The capital is Gaborone (186 thousand inhabitants).
Content
Botswana population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| one | 50,000 |
| 1500 | 250,000 |
| 1900 | 273,000 |
| 1950 | 430 413 |
| 1960 | 496,695 |
| 1970 | 583,999 |
| 1980 | 900 476 |
| 1990 | 1,262,981 |
| 1999 | 1,578,000 |
| 2000 | 1 639 319 |
| 2007 | 1 815 508 |
| 2025 (forecast) | 2,400,000 |
| 2050 (forecast) | 3 300 000 |
| 2100 (forecast) | 2,200,000 |
Notes
See also
- Botswana