Labor force, total, annual growth rate in Botswana
Botswana: Labor force, total, annual growth rate was 2.22 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labor force, total, annual growth rate in Botswana, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 2.22 % change on previous year for labor force, total, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force, total, annual growth rate in Botswana peaked at 7.63 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -2.21 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Botswana ranks 56th of 186 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.
Labor force, total, annual growth rate in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1996 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 3 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2000 | 2 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 3.58 % change on previous year | +79.1% |
| 2002 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 4.11 % change on previous year | +42.8% |
| 2008 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2010 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -156.0% |
| 2011 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -247.9% |
| 2012 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2013 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 2014 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2020 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -156.3% |
| 2021 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -540.9% |
| 2022 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 2023 | 7.63 % change on previous year | +168.3% |
| 2024 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2025 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 2.22 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.14 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 2.22 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.01 % change on previous year, 74% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labor force, total, annual growth rate in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +540.9% | -1.46 % change on previous year | 6.42 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +247.9% | -2.21 % change on previous year | 3.27 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | +168.3% | 2.84 % change on previous year | 7.63 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | -156.0% | 3.96 % change on previous year | -2.21 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -156.3% | 2.59 % change on previous year | -1.46 % change on previous year |
| 2001 | +79.1% | 2 % change on previous year | 3.58 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.17 % change on previous year | 2.18 % change on previous year | 3.63 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.29 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 4.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.88 % change on previous year | -2.21 % change on previous year | 3.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.33 % change on previous year | -1.46 % change on previous year | 7.63 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 53 Pakistan 2.33 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Tajikistan 2.29 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Bolivia 2.24 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Guatemala 2.2 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Egypt 2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Kyrgyzstan 2.14 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Botswana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1564 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor force, total, annual growth rate in Botswana?
- Labor force, total, annual growth rate in Botswana was 2.22 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labor force, total, annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 7.63 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest labor force, total, annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.21 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Botswana rank for labor force, total, annual growth rate?
- Botswana ranks 56th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor force, total, annual growth rate rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labor force, total, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labor force, total International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.