Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Botswana
Botswana: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 1,253 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Botswana, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Botswana stood at 1,253. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Botswana peaked at 1,253 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 448.46, in 1990.
That places Botswana 142nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 448.46 | — |
| 1991 | 462.46 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 478.23 | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 495.61 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 513.29 | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 530.69 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 547.73 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 564.22 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 581.16 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 593.81 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 605.66 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 627.32 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 647.89 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 667.86 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 688.03 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 708.32 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 728.69 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 758.64 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 789.29 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 820.52 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 802.35 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 828.61 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 849.15 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 865.46 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 882.07 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 899.56 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 918.68 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 939.89 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 962.97 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 987.88 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 973.49 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 1,036 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 1,065 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 1,147 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 1,173 | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 1,199 | +2.2% |
| 2026 | 1,226 | +2.3% |
| 2027 | 1,253 | +2.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1,253 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,367, 37% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1,253 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,524, 19% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 521.57 | 448.46 | 593.81 | 10 |
| 2000s | 704.22 | 605.66 | 820.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 893.66 | 802.35 | 987.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,134 | 973.49 | 1,253 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 139 Armenia 1,386 compare
- 140 Mauritania 1,327 compare
- 141 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,308 compare
- 143 Puerto Rico 1,234 compare
- 144 Namibia 1,210 compare
- 145 Slovenia 1,029 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 labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Botswana?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Botswana was 1,253 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,253 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 448.46 in 1990.
- How does Botswana rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Botswana ranks 142nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.