International migrant stock, total in Botswana
Botswana: International migrant stock, total was 116,402 in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock, total in Botswana, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock, total in Botswana is 116,402, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Botswana peaked at 116,402 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27,510, in 1990.
Botswana ranks 129th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock, total in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27,510 | — |
| 1995 | 40,168 | +46.0% |
| 2000 | 74,934 | +86.6% |
| 2005 | 84,661 | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 94,863 | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 103,053 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 110,268 | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 116,402 | +5.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 116,402 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 63% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 116,402 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33,839 | 27,510 | 40,168 | 2 |
| 2000s | 79,798 | 74,934 | 84,661 | 2 |
| 2010s | 98,958 | 94,863 | 103,053 | 2 |
| 2020s | 113,335 | 110,268 | 116,402 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More financial sector data for Botswana
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0034 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 26.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0848 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 19.45 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0034 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 26.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0848 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Botswana?
- International migrant stock, total in Botswana was 116,402 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 116,402 in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,510 in 1990.
- How does Botswana rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Botswana ranks 129th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.