Botswana’s population density has shown a gradual yet steady increase from 1990 to 2021. In 1990, the density was at 2 people per square kilometer and remained low through much of the decade. By 1992, the population density rose slightly to 3 people per sq. km, maintaining this level for nearly two decades. A noticeable increase occurred after 2008, reaching 4 people per sq. km and remaining stable until 2020. By 2021, the density rose to 5 people per sq. km. The slow growth can be linked to Botswana's relatively small population and vast desert areas, limiting habitable land, with population concentrated in urban centers.
For a deeper dive into the topic, explore Botswana’s import value, military personnel-to-population ratio in Botswana, Botswana’s services sector share in GDP.
