Age composition in 2026:
๐ง๐ผ Botswana
๐ณ๐ฆ Namibia
| Botswana | Namibia | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 31.77%827,194 | 36.28%1,143,877 |
| Working Age Population | 64.12%1,669,222 | 59.82%1,886,310 |
| Elderly Population | 4.11%106,976 | 3.90%123,061 |
In 2026, the median age is 24.7 years in Botswana and 22.5 years in Namibia.Botswana already reached Namibiaโs current median age in 2010, about 16 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Botswana peaks in 2088 at 3,885,443.The total population of Namibia is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 5,897,943.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Botswana will be 45.4%, and 7.70% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Namibia will be 52.6%, and 6.96% of the population will be elderly.
| Botswana | Namibia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2038โ2059 | None between 1950 and 2100 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2047 | 2051 4 years later | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2068 | 2084 16 years later | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2095 | Not reached by 2100 |