Women continue to outlive men – Report

According to the annual Causes of Mortality report 2022, Botswana’s average life expectancy at birth stands at 69 years, with women expected to live to 71 years and men to 66 years. This five-year gender gap persists across the country, reflecting both biological and socio-economic factors that continue to shape public health outcomes.

A closer look at settlement types reveals that residents of cities and towns enjoy longer life spans than those in rural areas. In urban centers, females have an average life expectancy of 75 years, while males are expected to reach 72 years, narrowing the gender gap to three years.