Minimum Wages in Botswana increased to 9.06 BWP/Hour in 2025 from 7.34 BWP/Hour in 2024. Minimum Wages in Botswana averaged 6.51 BWP/Hour from 2014 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 9.06 BWP/Hour in 2025 and a record low of 4.86 BWP/Hour in 2015. source: Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 504738.00 490861.00 Mar 2024
Minimum Wages 9.06 7.34 BWP/Hour Jan 2025
Population 2.52 2.68 Million Dec 2024
Unemployment Rate 23.10 23.40 percent Dec 2024
Wages 7462.00 7692.00 BWP/Month Mar 2024



Botswana Hourly Minimum Wage
In Botswana, Minimum Wages refers to the basic minimum wage in most industries, including manufacturing, quarrying, construction, wholesale trade, and other services such as hotels and restaurants. It's important to note that the minimum wage in the retail trade, domestic service, and agricultural industries has different rates.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
9.06 7.34 9.06 4.86 2014 - 2025 BWP/Hour Yearly
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