What share of Botswana is urban?

In 2025, the share of people living in urban areas in Botswana was 68.0% , according to the UN Population Division. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 6th highest of 48 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 44.9%. Worldwide: 81st of 193.

How many people in Botswana live in slums?

The latest figure from UN-Habitat, for 2022, is 39.6% . Since 2006 it has ranged from 39.6% (2018) to 52.3% (2006). Sub-Saharan Africa median: 48.7%; Botswana is 37th highest of 48. World rank, highest first: 56th of 170.

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Q: What share of people in Botswana have safe drinking water?

63.3% : that is the share of people using safely managed drinking water in Botswana for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. The peak was 70.5% in 2011 and the low 60.4% in 2005. It is 3rd highest of 25 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 27.2%. World rank, highest first: 85th of 134.

Q: How many people in Botswana cook with wood or charcoal?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2024, is 71.0% . That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 13.0%, and Botswana placed 6th highest of 48. Worldwide: 124th of 192.

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How many people in Botswana have electricity?

The World Bank puts the share of people with access to electricity in Botswana at 80.2% in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 57.8%, and Botswana placed 10th highest of 48. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 149th highest.

What share of people in Botswana have safe drinking water?

63.3%: that is the share of people using safely managed drinking water in Botswana for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. The peak was 70.5% in 2011 and the low 60.4% in 2005. It is 3rd highest of 25 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 27.2%. World rank, highest first: 85th of 134.

How many people in Botswana cook with wood or charcoal?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2024, is 71.0%. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 13.0%, and Botswana placed 6th highest of 48. Worldwide: 124th of 192.

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