Participation and Human Rights in Botswana
Botswana: Participation and Human Rights was 71.14 in 2011. ▬ Flat
Participation and Human Rights in Botswana, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
In 2011, participation and human rights in Botswana stood at 71.14.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation and human rights in Botswana peaked at 73.22 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 67.84, in 2003.
That places Botswana 4th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
Participation and Human Rights in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 71.7 | — |
| 2001 | 73.22 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 70.84 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 67.84 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 71.41 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 72.02 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 72.33 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 71.51 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 68.44 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 70.99 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 71.05 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 71.14 | +0.1% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 71.14 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59.86, 1.2× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 71.14 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.54, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.03 | 67.84 | 73.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 71.09 | 71.05 | 71.14 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 1 Cape Verde 81.72 compare
- 2 Mauritius 78.25 compare
- 3 South Africa 73.31 compare
- 5 Namibia 69.98 compare
- 6 Ghana 69.23 compare
- 7 Sao Tome and Principe 65.11 compare
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation and human rights in Botswana?
- Participation and human rights in Botswana was 71.14 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest participation and human rights recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 73.22 in 2001.
- What is the lowest participation and human rights recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.84 in 2003.
- How does Botswana rank for participation and human rights?
- Botswana ranks 4th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is participation and human rights rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as part of Participation and Human Rights. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Participation: Within this sub-category the Ibrahim Index measures: (i) Political Participation – extent to which citizens have relevant information and the freedom to participate in the political process. (ii) Effective Power to Govern – extent to which democratically elected leaders have the effective power to govern, or the extent of veto powers and political enclaves. (iii) Free and Fair Elections – extent to which leaders are determined by free and fair elections. (iv) Electoral Self-determination – right of citizens to freely decide their political system and leadership. (v) Free and Fair Executive Elections – integrity of executive elections.