Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Botswana instead of Western Sahara, you would:

Health

live 1.1 years longer

In Western Sahara, the average life expectancy is 64 years (62 years for men, 67 years for women) as of 2020. In Botswana, that number is 66 years (64 years for men, 68 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 7.0 times more money

Western Sahara has a GDP per capita of $2,500 as of 2007, while in Botswana, the GDP per capita is $17,500 as of 2023.

Life

be 47.4% less likely to die during infancy

In Western Sahara, approximately 47.9 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2020. In Botswana, on the other hand, 25.2 children do as of 2022.

have 30.0% fewer children

In Western Sahara, there are approximately 28.0 babies per 1,000 people as of 2020. In Botswana, there are 19.6 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

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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