What is equal resource distribution index in Botswana?

Equal resource distribution index in Botswana was 0.751 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Botswana?

The highest recorded value was 0.759 in 2020.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Botswana?

The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1950.

How does Botswana rank for equal resource distribution index?

Botswana ranks 59th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Botswana?

Over the last ten years it is up 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Botswana data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Botswana

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Botswana
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Botswana: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.751 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.751

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

59th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.759

in 2020

All-time low

0.045

in 1950

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Botswana, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Botswana recorded 0.751 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Botswana peaked at 0.759 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.045, in 1950.

That places Botswana 59th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.047	0.047	0.047	10
1910s	0.047	0.047	0.047	10
1920s	0.047	0.047	0.047	10
1930s	0.047	0.047	0.047	10
1940s	0.047	0.047	0.047	10
1950s	0.045	0.045	0.045	10
1960s	0.2333	0.045	0.516	10
1970s	0.5718	0.516	0.578	10
1980s	0.5742	0.559	0.578	10
1990s	0.5566	0.551	0.559	10
2000s	0.7207	0.711	0.726	10
2010s	0.7169	0.692	0.738	10
2020s	0.7343	0.634	0.759	6

Countries ranked near Botswana

57 Kazakhstan 0.765 compare
58 Albania 0.759 compare
60 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.743 compare
61 Vietnam 0.738 compare
62 Cuba 0.735 compare
62 Jamaica 0.735 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Botswana?: Equal resource distribution index in Botswana was 0.751 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Botswana?: The highest recorded value was 0.759 in 2020.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Botswana?: The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1950.
How does Botswana rank for equal resource distribution index?: Botswana ranks 59th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Botswana?: Over the last ten years it is up 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.