Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Botswana  | Zambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Botswana | Republic of Zambia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Gaborone | Lusaka |
Latitude  | 24° 40′ 0″ S | 15° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 25° 55′ 0″ E | 30° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Botswana is 581,730 sq km, and the total area of Zambia is 752,617 sq km. Botswana is smaller than Zambia by 170,887 sq km. Botswana is around 1.29 times smaller than Zambia.
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 581,730 Sq km | 752,617 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 170,887 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 224,610 Sq Mile | 290,587 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 65,977 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.7 % | 1 % |
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Gaborone | Lusaka |
Demonyms  | Botswanan | Zambian |
Official Languages  | English | English |
Government Status  | Unitary dominant-party parliamentary republic with an executive presidency | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 79.1 % | 95 % |
The people of Botswana are called Botswanan, and the people of Zambia are called Zambian.
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Pula | Zambian Kwacha |
Currency Symbol  | BWP | ZMW |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +267 | +260 |
Internet TLD  | .bw | .zm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BW | ZM |
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Fatshe leno la rona | Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Blessed Be This Noble Land | Stand And Sing For Zambia Proud and Free |
National Animal  | Zebra | African Fish Eagle |
National Bird  | Kori Bustard | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Kalhari Devil's Claw | Bougainvillea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Light blue, black and white | Green, red, black and orange |
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 13th January, 2025 | Monday, 13th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 02:10 AM | 02:10 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Botswana is [02:10 AM], [Monday, 13th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Zambia is [02:10 AM], [Monday, 13th January, 2025].
So the current time and date in Botswana and Zambia are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Botswana as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,675,352, and the total population of Zambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,569,737.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Botswana had 17,894,385 less people than Zambia.
The annual Population Growth in Botswana is 1.90% and the annual population growth in Zambia is 3.05%.
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 21.8 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.7 % | 69.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.46 % | 1.69 % |
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Gaborone | Lusaka |
Current Time | 02:10 AM | 02:10 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 21.00 Degree Celsius | 18.99 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.19 km/hr, 52 Degree | 0.85 km/hr, 359 Degree |
Humidity  | 89 % | 89 % |
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.75 (Births Per Woman) | 4.24 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 296.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 359.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 202.62 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 242.38 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 31.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 39 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (215 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (96.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Kidney diseases ( 22 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 20.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 16.5 (people per 100K population) | 17.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 16.05 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.92 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.86 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Botswana, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 215 people per 100,000 people in Botswana, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 96.3 people per 100,000 people in Zambia, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Botswana, spent [ 6.31% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Zambia, spent [ 6.62% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Botswana | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 44.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 18.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 8.16 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.85 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Botswana, are 1.65 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Zambia.
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