Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Botswana instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:

Health

live 10.9 years less

In Northern Mariana Islands, the average life expectancy is 77 years (74 years for men, 79 years for women) as of 2022. In Botswana, that number is 66 years (64 years for men, 68 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 28.6% less money

Northern Mariana Islands has a GDP per capita of $24,500 as of 2016, while in Botswana, the GDP per capita is $17,500 as of 2023.

be 2.1 times more likely to be unemployed

In Northern Mariana Islands, 11.2% of adults are unemployed as of 2010. In Botswana, that number is 23.4% as of 2023.

Life

have 24.8% more children

In Northern Mariana Islands, there are approximately 15.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Botswana, there are 19.6 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

be 2.0 times more likely to die during infancy

In Northern Mariana Islands, approximately 12.5 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Botswana, on the other hand, 25.2 children do as of 2022.

Basic Needs

be 2.9 times more likely to have internet access

In Northern Mariana Islands, approximately 25.1% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Botswana, about 74.0% do as of 2021.

be 24.1% less likely to have access to electricity

In Northern Mariana Islands, approximately 100% of the population has electricity access as of 2022. In Botswana, 76% of the population do as of 2022.

The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

Botswana: At a glance

Botswana is a sovereign country in Africa, with a total land area of approximately 566,730 sq km. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. More than four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most stable economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.
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