Quality of life comparison

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If you lived in Botswana instead of Saint Martin, you would:

Health

live 11.1 years less

In Saint Martin, the average life expectancy is 80 years (77 years for men, 84 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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Life

have 62.0% more children

In Saint Martin, there are approximately 15.0 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 4.8 times more likely to die during infancy

In Saint Martin, approximately 6.7 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 18.5% more likely to have internet access

In Saint Martin, approximately 48.5% of the population has internet access as of 2022. In Botswana, about 57.5% do as of 2024.

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be 24.0% less likely to have access to electricity

In Saint Martin, 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 (2023–2024), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this

Compare further: Saint Martin vs. Botswana

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Saint Martin is about 10,694 times smaller than Botswana.
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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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