Domestic Remittances Statistics in Botswana (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 46.4% of adults in Botswana sent or received domestic remittances, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 40.2% in 2022 to 46.4% in 2024 (+6.2 percentage points). Botswana ranks #27 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #35 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 46.4% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Botswana as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +6.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 40.2% in 2022 to 46.4% in 2024 (+6.2 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 46.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Botswana.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #27 of 36 (2024)
- Botswana ranks 27 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #35 of 109 (2024)
- Botswana ranks 35 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 53.6% (2024)
- Botswana (46.4%) is below the average of 53.6% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 36.3% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Botswana (2024)
- 57.5% (2024)
- 57.5% of the population in Botswana used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.5 million (2024)
- Botswana had a population of 2.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2022–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.4% | +6.2 pp |
| 2022 | 40.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Botswana sent or received domestic remittances?
46.4% of adults in Botswana sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has domestic remittances in Botswana changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 40.2% in 2022 to 46.4% in 2024.
How does Botswana compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Botswana ranks 27 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 46.4% versus a regional average of 53.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Botswana rank globally on domestic remittances?
Botswana ranks 35 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
How recent is the domestic remittances data for Botswana?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Botswana.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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