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In 2026, Botswana sees net emigration of 4,169 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 116,402, about 4.6% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 15,143 people left. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
-4,169
Net migration rate
-1.6 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
116,402
Migration flows in Botswana are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 4.6% of the population.