Quality of life comparison

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If you lived in Botswana instead of Isle of Man, you would:

Health

live 11.8 years less

In Isle of Man, the average life expectancy is 81 years (79 years for men, 83 years for women) as of 2024. In Botswana, that number is 69 years (67 years for men, 72 years for women) as of 2024.

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Economy

make 91.4% less money

Isle of Man has a GDP per capita of $90,015 as of 2023, while in Botswana, the GDP per capita is $7,778 as of 2025.

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Life

have 2.9 times more children

In Isle of Man, there are approximately 8.3 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Botswana, there are 24.4 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

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be 7.6 times more likely to die during infancy

In Isle of Man, approximately 4.2 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Botswana, on the other hand, 32.1 children do as of 2024.

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Basic Needs

be 24.0% less likely to have access to electricity

In Isle of Man, approximately 100% of people have electricity access (100% in urban areas, and 100% in rural areas) as of 2023. In Botswana, that number is 76% of people on average (98% in urban areas, and 25% in rural areas) as of 2023.

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Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this

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Botswana: At a glance

Botswana is a sovereign country in Africa, with a total land area of approximately 566,730 sq km. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. More than four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most stable economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.
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