Botswana—Net Migration
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #140 of 217
Latest Value
-5,665
2025
YoY Change
+2.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#140
of 217 countries
Maximum
9,798
2000
Minimum
-11,770
2019
Last
-5,665
Previous
-5,778
Highest
9,798
Lowest
-11,770
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -5,665 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | -5,778 | +10.9% |
| 2023 | -6,487 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | -7,306 | -78.9% |
| 2021 | -4,083 | +64.0% |
| 2020 | -11,330 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | -11,770 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | -11,623 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | -10,916 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | -10,286 | -7.2% |
| 2015 | -9,599 | -7.9% |
| 2014 | -8,893 | -13.5% |
| 2013 | -7,836 | -18.1% |
| 2012 | -6,636 | -551.2% |
| 2011 | -1,019 | -119.8% |
| 2010 | 5,151 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 4,960 | +14.2% |
| 2008 | 4,343 | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 3,926 | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 4,270 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 4,283 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 4,314 | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 4,488 | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 4,747 | -40.6% |
| 2001 | 7,991 | -18.4% |
| 2000 | 9,798 |
Top Countries — Net Migration
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M | 2025 |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M | 2025 |
| 3 | Syrian Arab Republic | 421,693 | 2025 |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389,911 | 2025 |
| 5 | Canada | 326,204 | 2025 |
| 6 | Sudan | 291,469 | 2025 |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166,615 | 2025 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158,634 | 2025 |
| 9 | South Africa | 146,370 | 2025 |
| 10 | Japan | 140,579 | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →