Statistics indicate 'decline' in poverty

According to Statistics Botswana, there has been a general decline in poverty incidence in rural districts, compared to urban districts. Incidences of poverty have to be looked at using persons living below the PDL. Kweneng East, Central Serowe/Palapye and Central Tutume have the largest number of persons living below the PDL.  The employment statistics was based on those who were aged 12 years and over and the average unemployment rate was estimated at 17.8 percent.