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Botswana
2,454,261
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Namibia
2,665,626
Population nowAs of 2026, Botswana has a population of about 2,454,261 while Namibia has about 2,665,626 — a difference of 211,365 people. Namibia is growing faster (1.05% per year).
| Botswana | Metric | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05% | Growth rate / yr | 1.05% |
| 19.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 19.5 |
| 9.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 9.0 |
| 4.2 | Density / km² | 3.2 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 48.9% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 88.0% |
| 18.0% | Smoking % | 18.0% |
| 39.3 | Life expectancy | 42.5 |