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Flag of Botswana
Africa 2.5M peopleBWA Capital: Gaborone

Moving to Botswana

Botswana is a solid destination for global professionals, featuring a moderate tax burden of 28.2%. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Zimbabwe.

Quick Facts

GDP per Capita (PPP)

$20,538.1USD

Adjusts for purchasing power parity.

Life Expectancy

61.2years

WHO Data. UHC Index: 60/100.

Unemployment

24.5%

ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.

Safety — Homicides

11.4per 100k

World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.

Inflation Rate

2.8%

Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.

Happiness Index

3.46/ 10

World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).

Politics & Power

Government System

parliamentary republic

Head of State: Duma Boko

Ruling Party

Umbrella for Democratic Change

Society & Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Connectivity

57.5%

Internet Users

Language

--/800

EF English Proficiency

Inequality

54.9/ 100

GINI Index (Lower is more equal)

Equality

8.7%

Women in Parliament

Aging Society

4.0%

Population over 65 years old

Migration

-6,487

Net Migration (5-yr total)

Economic Freedom Score

Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.

Overall Economic Freedom
67.7 / 100
Property Rights
71.7 / 100
Judicial Effectiveness
70.2 / 100
Government Integrity
59.6 / 100
Tax Burden Score
87.1 / 100
Government Spending
69.8 / 100
Fiscal Health
72.4 / 100
Business Freedom
61.5 / 100
Labor Freedom
60.7 / 100
Monetary Freedom
72.0 / 100
Trade Freedom
77.0 / 100
Investment Freedom
50.0 / 100
Financial Freedom
60.0 / 100

Climate Profile (Gaborone)

Jan
30 °C
min 19°4 rain days
Feb
28 °C
min 18°13 rain days
Mar
28 °C
min 17°3 rain days
Apr
27 °C
min 14°1 rain days
May
25 °C
min 12°4 rain days
Jun
23 °C
min 7°0 rain days
Jul
21 °C
min 7°1 rain days
Aug
25 °C
min 9°0 rain days
Sep
31 °C
min 14°1 rain days
Oct
32 °C
min 17°3 rain days
Nov
33 °C
min 19°2 rain days
Dec
33 °C
min 20°4 rain days