Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Botswana instead of American Samoa, you would:

Health

live 9.7 years less

In American Samoa, the average life expectancy is 75 years (73 years for men, 78 years for women) as of 2022. In Botswana, that number is 66 years (64 years for men, 68 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 38.4% more money

American Samoa has a GDP per capita of $11,200 as of 2016, while in Botswana, the GDP per capita is $15,500 as of 2022.

be 20.7% less likely to be unemployed

In American Samoa, 29.8% of adults are unemployed as of 2005. In Botswana, that number is 23.6% as of 2022.

Life

have 24.8% more children

In American Samoa, there are approximately 15.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Botswana, there are 19.6 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

be 2.5 times more likely to die during infancy

In American Samoa, approximately 10.1 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Botswana, on the other hand, 25.2 children do as of 2022.

Basic Needs

be 24.9% more likely to have access to electricity

In American Samoa, approximately 59% of people have electricity access (60% in urban areas, and 45% in rural areas) as of 2020. In Botswana, that number is 74% of people on average (93% in urban areas, and 25% in rural areas) as of 2021.

be 83.6% more likely to have internet access

In American Samoa, approximately 40.3% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Botswana, about 74.0% do as of 2021.

The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

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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