Spread of COVID-19 in Botswana
Since the beginning of the pandemic until February 5th, 2023, a total of 329,187 infected people and 2,792 deaths have been reported in Botswana.The total of 329,187 infected people currently represents 14.00 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 3.12 million vaccine doses have been administered as of January 1st, 2023. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. There are 1.69 million people who have received at least one vaccination (72.0 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 502,795 people (21.4 percent).1.43 million of these are considered fully vaccinated in Botswana (= 60.7 percent).
This means that Botswana is only in the middle of the field in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 118 countries.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers daily. A list of all infections and deaths by country can be found on our COVID-19 virus topic page.
Weight and size
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Body height | 172 cm | 162 cm |
| BMI | 22.6 | 26.3 |
| Weight | 67.0 kg | 68.7 kg |
Diseases
| Botswana | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes * | 5.80% | 8.81% |
| Tuberculosis | 2.35‰ | 1.34‰ |
| Malaria | 0.1% | 5.7% |
| HIV / Aids | 0.60% | 0.03% |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
| Botswana | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 97.0% | 81.7% |
| Hepatitis B | 0.10% | 0.08% |
| Tetanus | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| DTP * | 9.50% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
In Botswana, 19.4 percent of all over 15-year-olds are still smokers.
The number of underweight newborns is 16 percent.
Medical supplies
Medical care provided by doctors and hospitals in Botswana is below average compared to the world population. The country provides 1.8 hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants. The global mean here is 2.9 beds. Within the EU, 4.6 beds are available for every 1,000 residents. With about 955 physicians in Botswana, there are about 0.37 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.
Through medical care, the mortality rate of major known diseases can be reduced as far as possible. For example, only about 27 percent of all people who suffer from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or chylomicron retention disease (CRD) currently die.
Spread of the Corona virus Covid19 (SARS-CoV-2)
Average life expectancy by country
Quality of life in country comparison