Lowest Unemployment in Botswana

Top 63 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest Unemployment — Botswana

1 Mmopone 06 24.5%

2 Gumare 11 24.5%

3 Metsemotlhaba 06 24.5%

4 Tshabong 04 24.5%

5 Tati Siding 08 24.5%

6 Mmadinare 01 24.5%

7 Kopong 09 24.5%

8 Janeng 09 24.5%

9 Tutume 01 24.5%

10 Jwaneng 15 24.5%

11 Ghanzi 03 24.5%

12 Gabane 06 24.5%

13 Bobonong 01 24.5%

14 Tonota 01 24.5%

15 Mosopa 10 24.5%

16 Thamaga 06 24.5%

17 Shakawe 11 24.5%

18 Lobatse 16 24.5%

19 Ramotswa 09 24.5%

20 Letlhakane 01 24.5%

21 Selebi-Phikwe 17 24.5%

22 Kanye 10 24.5%

23 Mahalapye 01 24.5%

24 Mochudi 05 24.5%

25 Palapye 01 24.5%

26 Tlokweng 09 24.5%

27 Serowe 01 24.5%

28 Molepolole 06 24.5%

29 Maun 11 24.5%

30 Mogoditshane 06 24.5%

31 Francistown 13 24.5%

32 Gaborone 14 24.5%

33 Lentsweletau 06 24.5%

34 Hukuntsi 04 24.5%

35 Tsetsebjwe 01 24.5%

36 Chadibe 01 24.5%

37 Sefhare 01 24.5%

38 Mmathete 10 24.5%

39 Gweta 01 24.5%

40 Good Hope 10 24.5%

41 Shashe Mooke 01 24.5%

42 Mathangwane 01 24.5%

43 Maitengwe 08 24.5%

44 Rasesa 05 24.5%

45 Sefophe 01 24.5%

46 Lotlhakane 10 24.5%

47 Masunga 08 24.5%

48 Ramotswa Station/Taung 09 24.5%

49 Charles Hill 03 24.5%

50 Kang 04 24.5%

51 Sese 10 24.5%

52 Kumakwane 06 24.5%

53 Otse 09 24.5%

54 Lerala 01 24.5%

55 Mmankgodi 06 24.5%

56 Nata 01 24.5%

57 Letlhakeng 06 24.5%

58 Orapa 01 24.5%

59 Shoshong 01 24.5%

60 Borolong 01 24.5%

61 Kasane 12 24.5%

62 Bokaa 05 24.5%

63 Oodi 09 24.5%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in Botswana represent some of the strongest local job markets. Mmopone has an unemployment rate of just 24.5%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Mmopone's unemployment rate of 24.5% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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