Botswana vs Zambia: Final consumption expenditure
Final consumption expenditure over time
- Botswana
- Zambia
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 15.40 billion current US$ against 15.36 billion current US$ in Zambia, a difference of 34.50 million current US$.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Zambia ahead.
Botswana ranks 131st and Zambia ranks 132nd of 186 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.01 billion current US$ | 14.38 billion current US$ | 3.37 billion current US$ | Zambia |
| 2020s | 13.89 billion current US$ | 13.31 billion current US$ | 580.23 million current US$ | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher final consumption expenditure, Botswana or Zambia?
- Botswana, at 15.40 billion current US$ against 15.36 billion current US$ in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in final consumption expenditure between Botswana and Zambia?
- 34.50 million current US$, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Zambia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Zambia rank globally for final consumption expenditure?
- Botswana ranks 131st and Zambia ranks 132nd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.