The Evolution of Mortality Rate in Botswana from 1990 to 2022

Botswana's mortality rate experienced fluctuations, starting at 36.8 in 1990 and peaking at 46.2 in 2011 before declining to 31.2 in 2022. The initial increase was driven by the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, which overwhelmed the healthcare system during the 1990s and early 2000s.

After 2011, the mortality rate began to decline, thanks to aggressive national efforts to combat HIV/AIDS through antiretroviral therapies and public health campaigns. By 2020, the rate fell below 33, highlighting the country’s progress in addressing infectious diseases, though the healthcare system continues to face resource limitations.