Share of the urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Slum Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.6% |
| 2020 | 39.6% |
| 2018 | 39.6% |
| 2016 | 41.7% |
| 2014 | 43.8% |
| 2012 | 46% |
| 2010 | 48.1% |
| 2008 | 50.2% |
| 2006 | 52.3% |
| 2004 | 54.4% |
| 2002 | 56.6% |
| 2000 | 58.7% |
156 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Botswana, grouped by topic.