Composite profile
Overall score
64/100
Use the Gaborone profile to compare cost framing, country-level context, and Southern-African resilience.
Overall64/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality68/100
Energy60/100
Botswana / Southern Africa
Gaborone, Botswana City Intelligence
Gaborone is Botswana's compact capital with stable institutional context and a calm urban profile, useful for Southern-African comparison. Gaborone is a southern africa city of about ~0.4M metro in Botswana. On the composite city-intelligence score, Gaborone sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (64/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.4M metro
Image credit: Image: Njengabenngugi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed64/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Gaborone data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 72/100 | Gaborone's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 68/100 | Gaborone's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 60/100 | Gaborone's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 62/100 | Gaborone's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 62/100 | Gaborone's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 60/100 | Gaborone's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 60/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety58/100
Low crime59/100
Personal safety58/100
Night safety54/100
Road safety58/100
Gaborone has a moderate safety estimate (58/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life60/100
Healthcare62/100
Education66/100
Green space43/100
Cleanliness62/100
Infrastructure64/100
Mobility55/100
Gaborone has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness59/100
Education66/100
Green space43/100
Overall safety58/100
Gaborone scores moderate for family living (59/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability64/100
Walkability72/100
Cycling57/100
Infrastructure64/100
Gaborone is moderate for remote workers (64/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability62/100
Healthcare62/100
Cleanliness62/100
Outdoor lifestyle26/100
Gaborone is moderate for retirement (62/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Gaborone
Local public safety guidance for Gaborone, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Gaborone, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Botswana emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Gaborone
Healthcare context for Gaborone, with national-level information from Botswana where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Gaborone, see the Botswana healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Gaborone
Local mobility context for Gaborone, with national-level context from Botswana where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Gaborone, see the Botswana transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Gaborone. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Gaborone
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Gaborone will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Gaborone drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Gaborone
Is Gaborone worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (60/100) and a regional center economy.
Is Gaborone good for families?
Good (59/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Gaborone affordable?
More affordable than average; about 9,820 BWP/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Gaborone?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.
What are Gaborone's main industries?
Mainly government, mining, tourism.
What is the climate in Gaborone?
A semi-arid climate, averaging about 24.4°C.
Does Gaborone have universities?
Higher education is good (59/100).
What is healthcare like in Gaborone?
Healthcare access is good (56/100).
Is Gaborone good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (61/100).
What nature is near Gaborone?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
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Cost of Living in Gaborone
Gaborone's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Gaborone
Gaborone's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Gaborone
Gaborone's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Gaborone
Gaborone's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Gaborone
Gaborone's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Gaborone
Gaborone's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Gaborone
Cost of living estimates for Gaborone — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Gaborone
Climate profile for Gaborone — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 24.4°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Gaborone
Economy and jobs profile for Gaborone — regional center, economy score 58/100, key industries including government, mining, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Gaborone
Education profile for Gaborone — regional education center, education score 57/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Gaborone
Healthcare and retirement profile for Gaborone — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 56/100, retirement score 61/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Gaborone
Estimate a monthly budget for Gaborone using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Gaborone
Plan a trip budget for Gaborone using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Gaborone
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Gaborone. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Pretoria, South Africa
Cross-border · about 259 km from Gaborone. Explore Pretoria's city intelligence profile.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Cross-border · about 275 km from Gaborone. Explore Johannesburg's city intelligence profile.
Maputo, Mozambique
Cross-border · about 686 km from Gaborone. Explore Maputo's city intelligence profile.
Durban, South Africa
Cross-border · about 768 km from Gaborone. Explore Durban's city intelligence profile.
Windhoek, Namibia
Cross-border · about 928 km from Gaborone. Explore Windhoek's city intelligence profile.
Gaborone FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Gaborone, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Gaborone
Is Gaborone worth visiting?
Gaborone has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Gaborone?
Gaborone has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 60/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Gaborone?
A single resident of Gaborone spends roughly 9,820 BWP per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 5,220 BWP. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Botswana. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Gaborone?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Gaborone is moderate for remote workers (64/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Gaborone?
Gaborone's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and education and research. Gaborone has a regional economy with strengths in government, mining and tourism.
Is Gaborone good for digital nomads and remote work?
Gaborone offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 58/100.
What are the education options in Gaborone?
Gaborone is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Mathematics and Healthcare.
Is Gaborone a good place to study?
Gaborone offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Gaborone?
Gaborone has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 56/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Gaborone a good place to retire?
Gaborone offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 61/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Gaborone?
Gaborone has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 24.4°C annually with roughly 449 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Gaborone a safe place to live?
Gaborone has a moderate safety estimate (58/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Gaborone?
Gaborone indexes a walkability score of 72 and a cycling score of 57 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Gaborone?
Gaborone has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Gaborone good for families?
Gaborone scores moderate for family living (59/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Gaborone?
Gaborone rates 26/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 43/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Gaborone profile to compare cost framing, country-level context, and Southern-African resilience. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (72/100) and air quality (68/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Botswana country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Gaborone appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.