This page offers a comprehensive overview of Botswana's government and political history through two key interactive visualisations. The first section provides a detailed table showcasing vital political and economic indicators, such as Botswana's population, GDP, government structure, age and tenure of the current president, military regime status, and democracy metrics.
The second section, presents a historical and political chronology of Botswana, highlighting significant milestones such as independence, referendum history, coups, notable wars, and democratic progress. Together, these visualisations provide a rich resource for understanding Botswana's governance, leadership, and democratic evolution, catering to researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in African political history.
Learn more detailed information about Botswana's presidential candidates, including key data on their backgrounds, political alignments, and government experiences. Discover essential information about each candidate's political journey, their affiliation (independent or party-based), gender, and previous government roles, to deepen your understanding of the country's evolving leadership within African governance and democracy.
In the General Election, The people of Botswana elect their 69 National Assembly members. Whichever party or party coalition holds the majority of National Assembly seats determines who will win the presidency.
The people of Botswana do not directly elect their President. Instead, they vote for their National Assembly members who then vote amongst themselves for President. To better understand the preferences of individual voters, the following charts show the breakdown of votes per party among the voting populous from the General Elections.
Explore Botswana’s comprehensive election data through an engaging collection of interactive visualisations and charts, all featured here.
Dive into the parliamentary election results, displayed through a dynamic chart that breaks down the number of seats held by political parties across election years, offering insights into Botswana’s legislative control and political shifts. Analyse presidential voter metrics showcasing trends in voter turnout, invalid votes, and participation rates, providing a detailed perspective on Botswana’s evolving electoral engagement. Discover presidential election results via bar charts that illustrate party performance by percentage votes, revealing key trends in voter and political party behaviour. Finally, navigate through interactive election maps, which present regional election results and voting patterns, highlighting how political parties and candidates performed across different areas in Botswana.
Together, these visualisations provide a holistic view of Botswana’s electoral and democratic history, making this an essential resource for political analysts, journalists, students, and democracy advocates.