Botswana

In brief

Public spending on education, share of GDP: 8.1% (2020). World rank 8 of 184; in Africa, 3 of 46. Out-of-pocket health spending, share of total: 4.3% (2023). World rank 8 of 193 (1 = best); in Africa, 2 of 54. HIV prevalence, ages 15–49: 15.7% (2024). World rank 150 of 153 (1 = best); in Africa, 47 of 50. From 2014 to 2024: higher education enrolment 24.8% → 21.4%, infant deaths per 1,000 births 46.2 → 32.1, and deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births 49 → 33.3. Better than all its neighbours (Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe): children vaccinated against measles, access to safe drinking water, deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births, and out-of-pocket health spending.