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: Economic growth forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 4.53 percent, a decline from 4.94 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 3.25 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1980 to 2030 is 5.05 percent. The minimum value, -14.14 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 23.42 percent was recorded in 1988.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana contracted 0.10 percent in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Botswana GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Broad Money for Botswana (BWAFMBPCPPPT) from 2000 to 2026 about Botswana, broad, REO, monetary aggregates, and rate.

Botswana IMF Forecast: General Government: Primary Balance: % of Potential GDP: Cyclically Adjusted data was reported at -1.931 % in 2030. This records a decrease from the previous number of -1.868 % for 2029. Botswana IMF Forecast: General Government: Primary Balance: % of Potential GDP: Cyclically Adjusted data is updated yearly, averaging -1.931 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2030, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.159 % in 2006 and a record low of -10.196 % in 2009. Botswana IMF Forecast: General Government: Primary Balance: % of Potential GDP: Cyclically Adjusted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.

Key information about Botswana Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana expanded 6.3 % YoY in Sep 2022, following a growth of 5.8 % in the previous quarter.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in Botswana is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1995 to Sep 2022, with an average rate of 4.2 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 37.7 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of -30.8 % in Mar 2009.

CEIC calculates Real GDP Growth from quarterly Real GDP. Statistics Botswana provides Real GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008, at 2016 prices. Real GDP Growth prior to Q1 2007 is calculated from Real GDP based on SNA 1993, at 2006 prices.


Related information about Botswana Real GDP Growth

• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of Botswana reached 4.9 USD bn in Sep 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 10.7 % in Sep 2022.
• GDP Per Capita in Botswana reached 7,830.7 USD in Dec 2021.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 27.9 % in Sep 2022.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 24.1 % in Sep 2022.
• Public Consumption accounted for 28.9 % in Sep 2022.
• Private Consumption accounted for 43.2 % in Sep 2022.

FocusEconomics' economic data is provided by official state statistical reporting agencies as well as our global network of leading banks, think tanks and consultancies. Our datasets provide not only historical data, but also Consensus Forecasts and individual forecasts from the aformentioned global network of economic analysts. This includes the latest forecasts as well as historical forecasts going back to 2010. Our global network consists of over 1000 world-renowned economic analysts from which we calculate our Consensus Forecasts. In this specific dataset you will find economic data for Botswana GDP.

Botswana IMF Forecast: General Government: Balance: % of Potential GDP: Cyclically Adjusted data was reported at -3.995 % in 2030. This records an increase from the previous number of -4.016 % for 2029. Botswana IMF Forecast: General Government: Balance: % of Potential GDP: Cyclically Adjusted data is updated yearly, averaging -2.954 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2030, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.938 % in 2006 and a record low of -10.536 % in 2009. Botswana IMF Forecast: General Government: Balance: % of Potential GDP: Cyclically Adjusted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Botswana – Table BW.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.

Graph and download economic data for Goods and Services: Debit for Botswana (BWABMGSBP6GDPPT) from 2000 to 2026 about debit, Botswana, REO, goods, and services.

In 2024, the growth of the real gross domestic product (GDP) in Botswana was estimated at about -2.99 percent. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 15.01 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. From 2024 to 2030, the growth will rise by around 7.52 percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the annual change in the gross domestic product at constant prices, expressed in national currency units. Here the gross domestic product represents the total value of the final goods and services produced during a year.

Botswana: Inflation forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 4.5 percent, unchanged from 4.5 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 3.65 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1981 to 2030 is 7.77 percent. The minimum value, 1.74 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 16.5 percent was recorded in 1992.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana contracted 0.30 percent in the first quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Botswana GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana BW: BOP: Financial Account: Foreign Direct Investment: Net Outflows: % of GDP data was reported at 0.049 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.050 % for 2022. Botswana BW: BOP: Financial Account: Foreign Direct Investment: Net Outflows: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 0.050 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2023, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.916 % in 2001 and a record low of -0.852 % in 2008. Botswana BW: BOP: Financial Account: Foreign Direct Investment: Net Outflows: % of GDP 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: Balance of Payments: Capital and Financial Account. Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in an economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. This series shows net outflows of investment from the reporting economy to the rest of the world, and is divided by GDP.;International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and official national sources.;Weighted average;Note: Data starting from 2005 are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6).

Key information about Botswana Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• Botswana Market Capitalization accounted for 18.2 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2023, compared with a percentage of 16.3 % in the previous year
• Botswana Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 2003 to Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 50.4 % in Dec 2007 and a record low of 16.3 % in Dec 2022

CEIC calculates Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. The Bank of Botswana provides Market Capitalization in local currency. Statistics Botswana provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. Nominal GDP prior to 2006 is based on SNA 1993

Graph and download economic data for Claims on Private Sector for Botswana (BWAFDSAOPGDPPT) from 2000 to 2024 about Botswana, REO, credits, sector, and private.

FocusEconomics' economic data is provided by official state statistical reporting agencies as well as our global network of leading banks, think tanks and consultancies. Our datasets provide not only historical data, but also Consensus Forecasts and individual forecasts from the aformentioned global network of economic analysts. This includes the latest forecasts as well as historical forecasts going back to 2010. Our global network consists of over 1000 world-renowned economic analysts from which we calculate our Consensus Forecasts. In this specific dataset you will find economic data for Botswana External Debt.

Botswana: Current account balance forecast, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2030 is 0.68 percent, an increase from 0.12 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is -0.96 percent, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1980 to 2030 is 2.57 percent. The minimum value, -29.29 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 26.48 percent was recorded in 1987.

Key information about Botswana Total Imports from USA

• Botswana Total Imports from USA recorded 7.608 USD mn in Dec 2024, compared with 8.449 USD mn in the previous month
• Botswana Total Imports from USA data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2000 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 5.024 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 33.593 USD mn in Oct 2017 and a record low of 0.122 USD mn in Apr 2019

CEIC converts monthly Total Imports from USA into USD. Statistics Botswana provides Total Imports from USA, CIF, in local currency. The Bank of Botswana average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Total Imports from USA prior to February 2019 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

GDP from Transport in Botswana decreased to 882.30 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2025 from 913 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Botswana Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP from Utilities in Botswana decreased to 423 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2025 from 694.40 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Botswana Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.