Key information about Botswana GDP Per Capita

• Botswana Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 7,830.671 USD in Dec 2021, compared with 6,287.942 USD in Dec 2020.
• Botswana GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1994 to Dec 2021, with an average number of 5,545.851 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7,830.671 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 2,931.175 in Dec 1994.
• CEIC converts annual GDP per Capita into USD. Statistics Botswana provides GDP per Capita in local currency based on SNA 2008. The Bank of Botswana average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita prior to 2006 is based on SNA 1993.

Related information about Botswana GDP Per Capita data

• In the latest reports, Botswana GDP expanded 6.306 % YoY in Sep 2022.
• Botswana Nominal GDP reached 4.887 USD bn in Sep 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 10.727 % in Sep 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Botswana was measured at 27.898 % in Sep 2022.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Botswana was estimated at about 19.36 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP rose by approximately 18.19 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP will steadily rise by around 9.23 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana was worth 19.40 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Botswana represents 0.02 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Botswana GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana BW: Real GDP data was reported at 37.678 USD bn in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.832 USD bn for 2020. Botswana BW: Real GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 23.385 USD bn from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.678 USD bn in 2021 and a record low of 12.059 USD bn in 1990. Botswana BW: Real GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.OECD.GGI: Governance: Economic Environment and Growth: Non OECD Member: Annual.

Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant 2010 US Dollars. in Botswana was reported at 3.8 % in 2027, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Botswana - Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant 2010 US Dollars. - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Botswana was last recorded at 6937.33 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Botswana is equivalent to 55 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Botswana GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Botswana was last recorded at 18068.51 US dollars in 2024, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Botswana, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 102 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Botswana GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Seychelles had the largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Africa as of 2024. The value amounted to 21,630 U.S. dollars. Mauritius followed with around 12,330 U.S. dollars, whereas Gabon registered 8,840 U.S. dollars. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country’s GDP by its population, meaning that some of the largest economies are not ranked within the leading ten. Impact of COVID-19 on North Africa’s GDP When looking at the GDP growth rate in Africa in 2024, Libya had the largest estimated growth in Northern Africa, a value of 7.8 percent compared to the previous year. Niger and Senegal were at the top of the list with rates of 10.4 percent and 8.3 percent, respectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on the economy was severe. The growth of the North African real GDP was estimated at minus 1.1 percent in 2020. However, estimations for 2022 looked much brighter, as it was set that the region would see a GDP growth of six percent, compared to four percent in 2021.
Contribution of Tourism Various countries in Africa are dependent on tourism, contributing to the economy. In 2023, travel and tourism were estimated to contribute 182.6 billion U.S. dollars, a clear increase from 96.5 in 2020 following COVID-19. As of 2024, South Africa, Mauritius, and Egypt led tourism in the continent according to the Travel & Tourism Development Index.

Botswana BW: Non Energy Material Productivity:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Unit of DMC data was reported at 0.860 USD/kg in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.820 USD/kg for 2018. Botswana BW: Non Energy Material Productivity:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Unit of DMC data is updated yearly, averaging 0.420 USD/kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2019, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.860 USD/kg in 2019 and a record low of 0.330 USD/kg in 1990. Botswana BW: Non Energy Material Productivity:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Unit of DMC data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.OECD.GGI: Environmental: Non Energy Material Productivity: Non OECD Member: Annual.

Key information about Botswana External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP

• Botswana External Debt: Short Term accounted for 1.5 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 0.6 % in the previous year.
• Botswana External Debt: Short Term: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from 1994 to 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3.0 % in 2012 and a record low of 0.0 % in 2006.

CEIC calculates Short Term External Debt as % of Nominal GDP from annual Short Term External Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. The World Bank provides Short Term External Debt in USD. Statistics Botswana provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. The Bank of Botswana average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Nominal GDP prior to 2006 is based on SNA 1993.


Related information about Botswana External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of Botswana, Current Account recorded a deficit of 44.3 USD mn in Dec 2022.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 201.5 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Botswana Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 2.4 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 13.3 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Botswana External Debt: Short Term value stood at 290.3 USD mn in Dec 2023.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 5.1 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Botswana CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Year data was reported at 0.159 Tonne/TH USD in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.160 Tonne/TH USD for 2022. Botswana CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Year data is updated yearly, averaging 0.171 Tonne/TH USD from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.224 Tonne/TH USD in 1992 and a record low of 0.111 Tonne/TH USD in 2012. Botswana CO2 Emissions: Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent per(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission’s Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.DG JRC.EDGAR: Environmental: Greenhouse Gas Emissions: CO2 Emissions: Annual.

This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Seychelles recorded the highest Gross National Income (GNI) per capita in Africa as of 2023, at 16,940 U.S. dollars. The African island was, therefore, the only high-income country on the continent, according to the source's classification. Mauritius, Gabon, Botswana, Libya, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria, and Namibia were defined as upper-middle-income economies, those with a GNI per capita between 4,516 U.S. dollars and 14,005 U.S. dollars. On the opposite, 20 African countries recorded a GNI per capita below 1,145 U.S. dollars, being thus classified as low-income economies. Among them, Burundi presented the lowest income per capita, some 230 U.S. dollars. Poverty and population growth in Africa Despite a few countries being in the high income and upper-middle countries classification, Africa had a significant number of people living under extreme poverty. However, this number is expected to decline gradually in the upcoming years, with experts forecasting that this number will decrease to almost 400 million individuals by 2030 from nearly 430 million in 2023, despite the continent currently having the highest population growth rate globally. African economic growth and prosperity In recent years, Africa showed significant growth in various industries, such as natural gas production, clean energy generation, and services exports. Furthermore, it is forecast that the GDP growth rate would reach 4.5 percent by 2027, keeping the overall positive trend of economic growth in the continent.

Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data was reported at 7,620.000 USD in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,420.000 USD for 2022. Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data is updated yearly, averaging 2,885.000 USD from Dec 1962 (Median) to 2023, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,620.000 USD in 2023 and a record low of 70.000 USD in 1962. Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GNI per capita (formerly GNP per capita) is the gross national income, converted to U.S. dollars using the World Bank Atlas method, divided by the midyear population. GNI is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. GNI, calculated in national currency, is usually converted to U.S. dollars at official exchange rates for comparisons across economies, although an alternative rate is used when the official exchange rate is judged to diverge by an exceptionally large margin from the rate actually applied in international transactions. To smooth fluctuations in prices and exchange rates, a special Atlas method of conversion is used by the World Bank. This applies a conversion factor that averages the exchange rate for a given year and the two preceding years, adjusted for differences in rates of inflation between the country, and through 2000, the G-5 countries (France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States). From 2001, these countries include the Euro area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;Weighted average;

Key information about Botswana External Debt: % of GDP

• Botswana External Debt accounted for 7.3 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 8.0 % in the previous year.
• Botswana External Debt: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Mar 1995 to Mar 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14.4 % in Mar 2013 and a record low of 3.2 % in Mar 2009.

CEIC calculates External Debt as % of Nominal GDP from annual External Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Bank of Botswana provides External Debt in local currency. Statistics Botswana provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. External Debt covers Medium and Long Term External Debt of the Public sector only. The fiscal year is from April 1st to March 31st. Nominal GDP prior to 2006 is based on SNA 1993.


Related information about Botswana External Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of Botswana, Current Account recorded a deficit of 44.3 USD mn in Dec 2022.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 201.5 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Botswana Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 2.4 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 13.3 USD mn in Jun 2024.
• The country's External Debt reached 1,431.8 in Mar 2023.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 5.1 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Net Current Transfer from Abroad data was reported at 1.801 USD bn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.334 USD bn for 2022. Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Net Current Transfer from Abroad data is updated yearly, averaging 199.539 USD mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2023, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.801 USD bn in 2023 and a record low of -38.822 USD mn in 1995. Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Net Current Transfer from Abroad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;;

Botswana BW: CO2 Productivity: Production Based CO2 Productivity:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Unit of Energy Related CO2 Emissions data was reported at 6.120 USD/kg in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.920 USD/kg for 2020. Botswana BW: CO2 Productivity: Production Based CO2 Productivity:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Unit of Energy Related CO2 Emissions data is updated yearly, averaging 5.510 USD/kg from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2021, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.190 USD/kg in 2010 and a record low of 4.480 USD/kg in 2015. Botswana BW: CO2 Productivity: Production Based CO2 Productivity:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Unit of Energy Related CO2 Emissions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.OECD.GGI: Environmental: CO2 Productivity: Non OECD Member: Annual.

Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Final Consumption Expenditure: Include Discrepancy data was reported at 9.724 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.988 USD bn for 2016. Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Final Consumption Expenditure: Include Discrepancy data is updated yearly, averaging 1.318 USD bn from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.838 USD bn in 2013 and a record low of 32.648 USD mn in 1961. Botswana BW: GDP: USD: Final Consumption Expenditure: Include Discrepancy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. Final consumption expenditure (formerly total consumption) is the sum of household final consumption expenditure (private consumption) and general government final consumption expenditure (general government consumption). This estimate includes any statistical discrepancy in the use of resources relative to the supply of resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Gap-filled total;

Botswana BW: GDP: USD: External Balance of Goods and Services data was reported at -835.391 USD mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 299.842 USD mn for 2022. Botswana BW: GDP: USD: External Balance of Goods and Services data is updated yearly, averaging -6.509 USD mn from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.720 USD bn in 2005 and a record low of -2.256 USD bn in 2020. Botswana BW: GDP: USD: External Balance of Goods and Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. External balance on goods and services (formerly resource balance) equals exports of goods and services minus imports of goods and services (previously nonfactor services). Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;;

Botswana BW: GDP: 2010 Price: USD: Exports of Goods and Services data was reported at 6.560 USD bn in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.347 USD bn for 2020. Botswana BW: GDP: 2010 Price: USD: Exports of Goods and Services data is updated yearly, averaging 4.858 USD bn from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2021, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.988 USD bn in 2015 and a record low of 648.092 USD mn in 1976. Botswana BW: GDP: 2010 Price: USD: Exports of Goods and Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Real. Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. Data are in constant 2010 U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Gap-filled total;