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Government of Botswana

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Population2.6 million2025
GDPUS$20bn2025
Next electionDue by 2029Parliamentary election
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Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, has its capital at Gaborone and a population of 2,562,122 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a parliamentary republic. President Duma Gideon Boko (in office since 1 Nov 2024) is head of state; Vice President Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament, a unicameral body with 69 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 30 Oct 2024. The source lists the next national election as expected in October 2029. Elections are run by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The directory below lists 1 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.

Legislature

Parliament

Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook

ChamberSeatsLast election
National Assembly69 (61 directly elected; 6 indirectly elected)30 Oct 2024

Botswana National Assembly: list of MPs

Political mix

Seats by party in each chamber of Botswana. One dot is one seat.

National Assembly

As elected, 2026

69

National Assembly seats

  • UDC41(59.4%)
  • BCP15(21.7%)
  • BPF5(7.2%)
  • BDP4(5.8%)
  • Ind3(4.3%)
  • Spkr.1(1.4%)

Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.

Members on the chart (69, by party)
UDC (41)
  • Duma Boko
  • Moeti Mohwasa
  • Nono Kgafela-Mokoka
  • Pius Mokgware
  • Stephen Modise
  • Keoagile Atamelang, Boteti East
  • Sam Digwa, Boteti West
  • Motsamai Motsamai, Charles Hill
  • Tiroeaone Ntsima, Francistown East
  • Wynter Mmolotsi, Francistown South
  • Mokwaledi Ignatius Moswaane, Francistown West
  • Maipelo Mophuting, Gaborone Bonnington North
  • Ndaba Gaolathe, Gaborone Bonnington South
  • Phenyo Butale, Gaborone Central
  • Shawn Nthaile, Gaborone North
  • Nelson Ramaotwana, Gaborone South
  • Noah Salakae, Ghanzi
  • Omphemetse Kwapa, Jwaneng-Mabutsane
  • Mogorosi Mosanana, Kanye East
  • Victor Phologolo, Kanye West
  • Reason Lekhutlane, Kgalagadi North
  • Tokyo Modise, Kgalagadi South
  • Mpho Morolong, Kgatleng Central
  • Tshenolo Bogatsu, Lentsweletau-Lephephe
  • Domcaza Mokgwathi, Letlhakeng
  • Kamal Jacobs, Lobatse
  • Augustine Nyatanga, Mahalapye East
  • David Tshere, Mahalapye West
  • Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, Mmadinare
  • Helen Manyeneng, Mmopane-Metsimotlhabe
  • Letlhogonolo Barongwang, Mogoditshane East
  • Galenawabo Lekau, Mogoditshane West
  • Arafat Khan, Molepolole North
  • Shima Monageng, Molepolole South
  • Onneetse Ramogapi, Palapye
  • Moneedi Bagaisamang, Shoshong
  • Jacob Kelebeng, Takatokwane
  • Justin Hunyepa, Tati West
  • Phenyo Segokgo, Tlokweng
  • Gaefele Sedombo, Tonota
  • Prince Maele, Tswapong North
BCP (15)
  • Taolo Lucas, Bobirwa
  • Simasiku Mapulanga, Chobe
  • Boniface Mabeo, Gamalete
  • Unity Dow, Kgatleng West
  • Goretetse Kekgonegile, Maun East
  • Dumelang Saleshando, Maun North
  • Caterpillar Hikuama, Maun West
  • Phillimon Aaron, Ngami
  • Motlhaleemang Moalosi, Nkange
  • Gabatsholwe Disho, Okavango East
  • Kenny Kapinga, Okavango West
  • Kgoberego Nkawana, Selebi Phikwe East
  • Reuben Kaizer, Selebi Phikwe West
  • Thabologo Furniture, Tati East
  • Kesitegile Gobotswang, Tswapong South
BPF (5)
  • Lawrence Ookeditse, Nata-Gweta
  • Baratiwa Mathoothe, Serowe North
  • Leepetswe Lesedi, Serowe South
  • Onalepelo Kedikilwe, Serowe West
  • Jeremiah Frenzel, Shashe West
BDP (4)
  • Thomas Mmusi, Gabane-Mmankgodi
  • Mabuse Pule, Kgatleng East
  • Karabo Gare, Moshupa-Manyana
  • Palelo Motaosane, Thamaga-Kumakwane
Ind (3)
  • Bogolo Kenewendo
  • Lesego Chombo
  • Edwin Dikoloti, Goodhope-Mmathethe
Spkr. (1)
  • Dithapelo Keorapetse
Seats by party (table)
National Assembly: seats by party, as elected, 2026
PartySeatsShare of listed seats
UDC4159.4%
BCP1521.7%
BPF57.2%
BDP45.8%
Ind34.3%
Spkr.11.4%

As elected: the seats each party won at the 2026 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 69 seats in the chamber. As of 21 October 2026. Source: 13th Parliament of Botswana roster, cross-checked against the official Hansard.

Counted from the 69 members listed: 61 elected by constituency, six specially elected by the House, and the President and the Speaker ex officio. Elected party split: UDC 36, BCP 15, BPF 5, BDP 4, Independent 1.

This page lists all 69 seats of Botswana's 13th National Assembly. Sixty-one members were elected constituency by constituency at the general election of 30 October 2024, six were specially elected by the House, and two sit ex officio: the President, Duma Boko, and the Speaker, Dithapelo Keorapetse. The party figures below count all 69 members shown here. Where the names and seats come from. The roster of members, constituencies, party labels and each member's vote count and share was read on 21 October 2026 and every one of the 61 constituency seats was then checked against the official Hansard of the National Assembly, 19 sittings published by the Parliament, in which the member speaks or is recorded present. Where the two records differed we followed the official record, and every correction is listed below. No portraits. The Parliament's own member directory returns blank name and photograph fields, and the Hansard carries no photographs, so there is no portrait for any member that we could publish with a clear licence. No member page therefore shows a photograph, and every member page is kept out of search engines and sitemaps until one becomes available. The country page and this Parliament page stay indexed. What these sources do not publish. The Independent Electoral Commission's website was unreachable when we captured this record: its server answered with a 503 and the bare domain did not resolve. The results here are therefore not taken from the Commission. They come from the published parliament record and are corroborated by the Hansard. Neither source publishes a district or region for each constituency, so no district is shown. The Hansard of the first sitting of this Parliament, on 7 November 2024, is not among the 19 sittings the Parliament had published when we captured the record, and it is not part of the check. Corrections and spellings. The published roster printed Tlokweng as “Tlowkeng”; we use the official Hansard spelling. Three seats were printed surname first and are shown given name first on the Hansard's authority: Serowe South (Leepetswe Lesedi), Boteti East (Keoagile Atamelang) and Mogoditshane East (Letlhogonolo Barongwang). For Gaborone North and Kgalagadi North the roster and the Hansard differ in spelling; the Hansard prints initials and surname only, so we keep the fuller roster spelling and both forms are recorded. Party labels. The six specially elected members are shown with the party that nominated them. Earlier figures of “8 appointed” members are replaced by these six plus the two ex officio office-holders, and the Independents shown are labelled as the source labels them.

Other cabinet members

PortfolioHolderAppointed
President of the Republic of BotswanaDuma Gideon Boko1 Nov 2024
Vice President and Minister of FinanceNdaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe7 Nov 2024
Minister for State President, Defence and SecurityMoeti C. Mohwasa15 Nov 2024
Minister of Minerals and EnergyBogolo Kenewendo14 Nov 2024
Minister of International RelationsPhenyo Butale11 Nov 2024
Minister of Local Government and Traditional AffairsKetlhalefile Motshegwa14 Nov 2024
Minister of Child Welfare and Basic EducationKebuang Nono Kgafela-Mokoka11 Nov 2024
Minister of Communications and InnovationDavid Tshere14 Nov 2024
Minister of Environment and TourismWynter Boipuso Mmolotsi15 Nov 2024
Minister of Higher EducationMooketsi Prince Maele15 Nov 2024
Minister of Justice and Correctional ServicesRramaotwana Nelson Ramaotwana14 Nov 2024
Minister of Labour and Home AffairsPius Mokgware14 Nov 2024
Minister of Lands and AgricultureEdwin Gorataone Dikoloti26 Jul 2025
Minister of Sports and ArtsJacob Kelebeng15 Nov 2024
Minister of Trade and EntrepreneurshipTiroeaone Ntsima14 Nov 2024
Minister of Transport and InfrastructureNoah Salakae-
Minister of Water and Human SettlementOnneetse Ramogapi15 Nov 2024
Minister of Youth and Gender AffairsLesego Chombo11 Nov 2024
Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and SecurityMaipelo Mophuting15 Nov 2024
Assistant Minister of Child Welfare and Basic EducationJustin Chipo Hunyepa15 Nov 2024
Assistant Minister of Communications and InnovationShawn Ntlhaile14 Nov 2024
Assistant Minister of Justice and Correctional ServicesAugustine Nyatanga14 Nov 2024
Assistant Minister of Lands and AgricultureMotsamai Motsamai15 Nov 2024
Assistant Minister of Local Government and Traditional AffairsIgnatius Mokwaledi Moswaane14 Nov 2024
Assistant Minister of Trade and EntrepreneurshipBaratiwa Mathoothe14 Nov 2024
Assistant Minister of Transport and InfrastructureKeoagile Atamelang21 Aug 2026

Sources: Government of Botswana (gov.bw) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

List as of 11 Oct 2026.

Parliament, courts and independent offices

Sources: Parliament of Botswana, The Speaker (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Daily News (Government of Botswana) (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Bank of Botswana, Board of Directors (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Botswana election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028

Next national election: Due by 2029, parliamentary election.

DateElectionStatusTurnoutWinner
Due by 2029Parliamentary electionDue--
Due by 2029Presidential electionDue--

Sources: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).

Recent results

DateElectionStatusTurnoutWinner
30 Oct 2024Parliamentary electionHeld-Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)

Sources: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).

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Economy at a glance

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GDP
US$20bn
2025
GDP growth
-0.7%
2025
Remittances received
US$165m
2025
Foreign direct investment
US$-649m
2025

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Population of Botswana

Botswana had 2.5 million people in 2025, 42nd largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 2.7 million by 2030. African countries by population.

Botswana in numbers
  • Population (2025)

    2.5

    42nd largest of 53 in Africa

  • Population growth since 2015 (2025)

    15.7 %

    42nd fastest-growing of 52 in Africa

  • Projected population 2030 (2030)

    2.7

    41st highest of 52 in Africa

  • People per sq km (2025)

    4

    50th most crowded of 53 in Africa

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Population of Botswana, 2015 to 2030Millions of people. From 2026 the figures are IMF projections.
22.22.42.62.82015201720192021202320252027202920302.7
22.22.42.62.8201520192023202720302.7
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PeriodBotswana
20152.2
20162.2
20172.3
20182.3
20192.3
20202.4
20212.4
20222.4
20232.5
20242.5
20252.6
20262.6 (partial)
20272.6 (partial)
20282.7 (partial)
20292.7 (partial)
20302.7 (partial)

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation and unemployment in Botswana

Prices in Botswana rose 2.7% in 2025, 33rd highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 24.5% (2025) and 46% among people aged 15 to 24. Botswana's own survey put it at 24.4% in 2024. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Botswana's economy.

Prices and jobs in Botswana
  • Inflation (2025)

    2.7 %

    20th lowest of 52 in Africa

  • Unemployment (2025)

    24.5 %

    50th lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Youth unemployment (2025)

    46.0 %

    49th lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Unemployment, national survey (2024)

    24.4 %

    National survey

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation in BotswanaRise in consumer prices, % a year.
0510152010201320162019202220252.7
051015201020142018202220262.7
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PeriodBotswana
20107.0
20118.5
20127.5
20135.9
20144.4
20153.1
20162.8
20173.3
20183.2
20192.8
20201.9
20217.2
202211.7
20235.1
20242.8
20252.7
2026Not published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Unemployment in Botswana: ILO estimate and national survey% of the labour force. The national survey line has gaps in years without a survey.
161820222426201020132016201920222025ILO modelled estimate 24.5National survey 24.4
ILO modelled estimateNational survey16182022242620102014201820222026
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PeriodILO modelled estimateNational survey
201017.917.9
201118.120.0
201217.9Not published
201318.220.0
201418.5Not published
201518.9Not published
201619.3Not published
201719.7Not published
201819.7Not published
201920.120.1
202021.021.0
202123.123.1
202223.623.6
202323.423.4
202423.824.4
202524.5Not published
2026Not publishedNot published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy and infant mortality in Botswana

A child born in Botswana can expect to live 69.3 years (2024). 33 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.

Health in Botswana
  • Life expectancy (2024)

    69.3

    10th longest of 54 in Africa

  • Child deaths under five (2024)

    33

    11th lowest of 54 in Africa

  • Health spending per person (2023)

    490

    4th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy in Botswana against the middle African countryLife expectancy at birth, years.
6062.56567.570201420162018202020222024Botswana 69.3Middle African country 65…
BotswanaMiddle African country6062.56567.5702014201720202023
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PeriodBotswanaMiddle African country
201462.261.8
201563.262.3
201664.362.8
201765.463.1
201866.463.2
201967.263.3
202067.663.7
202163.362.5
202268.764.6
202369.265.6
202469.365.8

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Infant and child mortality in BotswanaDeaths before age five per 1,000 live births. Lower is better.
303540455020142016201820202022202433
3035404550201420172020202333
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PeriodBotswana
201449
201547
201645
201742
201841
201940
202039
202137
202236
202335
202433

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Literacy rate in Botswana

81.2% of adults in Botswana can read and write (2003, World Bank). This is the latest survey, and it is old. Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Botswana.

Literacy and schooling in Botswana
  • Adult literacy (2003)

    81.2 %

    14th highest of 52 in Africa

  • Youth literacy (2003)

    94.0 %

    11th highest of 53 in Africa

  • Education spending, % of GDP (2020)

    8.1 %

    3rd highest of 52 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development and internet access in Botswana

Botswana's Human Development Index was 0.731 in 2023, 111th of 193 countries in the world (high human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.

Development and digital access in Botswana
  • Human Development Index (2023)

    0.73

    7th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Internet users (2024)

    57.5 %

    18th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Mobile subscriptions (2024)

    164

    5th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Access to electricity (2024)

    80.2 %

    14th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development in BotswanaUNDP Human Development Index, 0 to 1, against the middle African country.
0.40.50.60.70.8200020032006200920122015201820212023Botswana 0.73Middle African country 0.…
BotswanaMiddle African country0.40.50.60.70.8200020052010201520202023
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PeriodBotswanaMiddle African country
20000.590.44
20010.600.45
20020.590.45
20030.600.46
20040.610.46
20050.620.47
20060.630.47
20070.640.48
20080.650.49
20090.640.50
20100.650.50
20110.660.51
20120.670.52
20130.680.52
20140.690.52
20150.690.53
20160.700.53
20170.700.54
20180.710.54
20190.720.55
20200.720.55
20210.700.56
20220.730.57
20230.730.57

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Is Botswana safe?

The US State Department rates Botswana at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. The homicide rate is 11.4 per 100,000 people (2021). Safest countries in Africa.

Safety in Botswana
  • US travel advisory level (2026)

    2

    33rd safest by advisory of 54 in Africa

  • Homicide rate (2021)

    11.4

    31st lowest of 37 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Coups, democracy and stability in Botswana

The Cline Center records no coup, attempt or plot in Botswana. Coups in Africa: every country.

Democracy and stability in Botswana
  • Voice and accountability (2025)

    65

    5th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Political stability (2025)

    85

    2nd highest of 54 in Africa

  • Control of corruption (2025)

    60

    4th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Botswana's debt

Government debt was 34% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is African Development Bank, owed 48.7% of public debt abroad (2024). Botswana's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.

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PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Botswana. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/botswana