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Namibia
2,665,625
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Botswana
2,454,257
Population nowAs of 2026, Namibia has a population of about 2,665,625 while Botswana has about 2,454,257 — a difference of 211,368 people. Botswana is growing faster (1.05% per year).
| Namibia | Metric | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05% | Growth rate / yr | 1.05% |
| 19.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 19.5 |
| 9.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 9.0 |
| 3.2 | Density / km² | 4.2 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 48.9% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 88.0% |
| 18.0% | Smoking % | 18.0% |
| 42.5 | Life expectancy | 39.3 |