Population
Namibia is higher
Namibia records 3,030,131, about 1.20× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Namibia is higher
Namibia records 824,290 km², about 1.42× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Botswana is higher
Botswana records $19.40 billion, about 1.45× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇼 Botswana2,521,139
🇳🇦 Namibia3,030,131
Namibia’s population is 20% larger than that of Botswana, a difference of 508,992.
Surface area
🇧🇼 Botswana581,730 km²
🇳🇦 Namibia824,290 km²
Namibia’s surface area is 42% larger than that of Botswana, a difference of 242,560 km².
Population density
🇧🇼 Botswana4.3 /km²
🇳🇦 Namibia3.7 /km²
Botswana’s population density is 18% higher than that of Namibia, a difference of 0.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇼 Botswana$19.40 billion · 2024
🇳🇦 Namibia$13.37 billion · 2024
Botswana’s nominal GDP is 45% larger than that of Namibia, a difference of $6.03 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇼 Botswana$7,696 · 2024
🇳🇦 Namibia$4,413 · 2024
Botswana’s GDP per capita is 74% higher than that of Namibia, a difference of $3,283.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Gaborone
Windhoek
Population
2,521,139
3,030,131
Surface area
581,730 km²
824,290 km²
Population density
4.3 /km²
3.7 /km²
Nominal GDP
$19.40 billion · 2024
$13.37 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$7,696 · 2024
$4,413 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Currency
Botswana pula · BWP · P
Namibian dollar · NAD · $
Nationality
Motswana, Botswanan
Namibian
Phone code
+267
+264
Internet domain
.bw
.na
ISO codes
BW / BWA
NA / NAM
Time zone
Africa/Gaborone
Africa/Windhoek
Native name
Botswana
Namibia
| Measure | Botswana | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Gaborone | Windhoek |
| Population | 2,521,139 | 3,030,131 |
| Surface area | 581,730 km² | 824,290 km² |
| Population density | 4.3 /km² | 3.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $19.40 billion · 2024 | $13.37 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $7,696 · 2024 | $4,413 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Southern Africa | Southern Africa |
| Currency | Botswana pula · BWP · P | Namibian dollar · NAD · $ |
| Nationality | Motswana, Botswanan | Namibian |
| Phone code | +267 | +264 |
| Internet domain | .bw | .na |
| ISO codes | BW / BWA | NA / NAM |
| Time zone | Africa/Gaborone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Native name | Botswana | Namibia |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa widely regarded as one of the continent's great conservation and stability success stories. Dominated by the Kalahari Desert yet home to the lush Okavango Delta, it offers some of the finest wildlife experiences on Earth. Stable, democratic and diamond-rich, it has transformed from one of the world's poorest countries at independence into a middle-income state.
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Namibia is a country in southern Africa known for its diverse landscapes, including deserts, savannas, and coastal plains.
Full Namibia profile →Botswana & Namibia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
What is the population of Botswana?
Botswana has a recorded population of approximately 2,521,139 people.
How big is Botswana?
Botswana covers an area of about 581,730 km².
What is the population density of Botswana?
Botswana has a population density of roughly 4.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Botswana?
Botswana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.40 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Botswana?
Botswana has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,696.
What currency is used in Botswana?
Botswana uses the Botswana pula (BWP), with the symbol P.
Where is Botswana located?
Botswana is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Botswana called?
People from Botswana are referred to as Motswana, Botswanan.
What is the phone calling code for Botswana?
The international dialing code for Botswana is +267.
What is the internet domain for Botswana?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Botswana is .bw.
What time zone is Botswana in?
Botswana uses the Africa/Gaborone time zone.
What is Botswana known for?
Botswana is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa widely regarded as one of the continent's great conservation and stability success stories. Dominated by the Kalahari Desert yet home to the lush Okavango Delta, it offers some of the finest wildlife experiences on Earth. Stable, democratic and diamond-rich, it has transformed from one of the world's poorest countries at independence into a middle-income state.
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
What is the population of Namibia?
Namibia has a recorded population of approximately 3,030,131 people.
How big is Namibia?
Namibia covers an area of about 824,290 km².
What is the population density of Namibia?
Namibia has a population density of roughly 3.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Namibia?
Namibia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $13.37 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Namibia?
Namibia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,413.
What currency is used in Namibia?
Namibia uses the Namibian dollar (NAD), with the symbol $.
Where is Namibia located?
Namibia is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Namibia called?
People from Namibia are referred to as Namibian.
What is the phone calling code for Namibia?
The international dialing code for Namibia is +264.
What is the internet domain for Namibia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Namibia is .na.
What time zone is Namibia in?
Namibia uses the Africa/Windhoek time zone.
What is Namibia known for?
Namibia is a country in southern Africa known for its diverse landscapes, including deserts, savannas, and coastal plains.