Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Botswana
Botswana: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 1.33 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Botswana, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Botswana is 1.33 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.7% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Botswana peaked at 7.96 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -4.19 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Botswana 90th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.3964 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0.6235 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 1994 | 0.459 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 1995 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +583.2% |
| 1996 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 1998 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +73.0% |
| 2000 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2001 | 0.2999 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 2002 | -0.1896 % change on previous year | -163.2% |
| 2003 | -0.2217 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -2708.9% |
| 2005 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 5.53 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 5.13 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 2010 | -4.19 % change on previous year | -201.9% |
| 2011 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 2012 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 2014 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 2019 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2020 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -227.3% |
| 2021 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -239.1% |
| 2022 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2023 | 7.96 % change on previous year | +268.1% |
| 2024 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 2025 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.51 % change on previous year | 0.3964 % change on previous year | 5.58 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.57 % change on previous year | -0.2217 % change on previous year | 5.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.41 % change on previous year | -4.19 % change on previous year | 3.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.37 % change on previous year | -2.6 % change on previous year | 7.96 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 87 Bangladesh 1.37 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Mexico 1.35 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Lebanon 1.35 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Brazil 1.31 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Bhutan 1.28 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Maldives 1.27 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Botswana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.146 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9387 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,871 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 550.66 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,969 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,868 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,837 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Botswana?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Botswana was 1.33 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 7.96 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.19 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Botswana rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Botswana ranks 90th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.