Age composition in 2026:
๐ง๐ผ Botswana
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
| Botswana | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 31.77%827,194 | 25.58%16,741,553 |
| Working Age Population | 64.12%1,669,222 | 67.35%44,080,679 |
| Elderly Population | 4.11%106,976 | 7.08%4,630,851 |
In 2026, the median age is 24.7 years in Botswana and 29.9 years in South Africa.South Africa already reached Botswanaโs current median age in 2011, about 15 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Botswana peaks in 2088 at 3,885,443.The total population of South Africa is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 94,314,443.
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 South Africa will be 48.8%, and 11.26% of the population will be elderly.
| Botswana | South Africa | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2038โ2059 | 2020โ2052 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2047 21 years later | 2026 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2068 6 years later | 2062 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2095 | Not reached by 2100 |