Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Botswana

Botswana: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 12.41 Percent per annum in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
12.41 Percent per annum
Change on year
up 212.4%
World rank
8th
of 38 countries
All-time high
99.31 Percent per annum
in 2003
All-time low
0.1142 Percent per annum
in 2020
Years of data
22
2001–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Botswana, 2001–2022

0204060801002001201120222001: 26.7 Percent per annum2002: 81.1 Percent per annum2003: 99.3 Percent per annum2004: 79.6 Percent per annum2005: 68.3 Percent per annum2006: 57.1 Percent per annum2007: 47.8 Percent per annum2008: 46.7 Percent per annum2009: 17.2 Percent per annum2010: 23 Percent per annum2011: 8.8 Percent per annum2012: 3.5 Percent per annum2013: 14.9 Percent per annum2014: 13.6 Percent per annum2015: 10.9 Percent per annum2016: 28.9 Percent per annum2017: 23.9 Percent per annum2018: 27.8 Percent per annum2019: 19 Percent per annum2020: 0.114 Percent per annum2021: 4 Percent per annum2022: 12.4 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Botswana is 12.41 Percent per annum, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 212.4% on the previous year and up 258.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Botswana peaked at 99.31 Percent per annum in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.1142 Percent per annum, in 2020.

Botswana ranks 8th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 58.19 Percent per annum 17.19 Percent per annum 99.31 Percent per annum 9
2010s 17.43 Percent per annum 3.46 Percent per annum 28.89 Percent per annum 10
2020s 5.5 Percent per annum 0.1142 Percent per annum 12.41 Percent per annum 3

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 5 Mali 14.41 Percent per annum compare
  2. 6 Nigeria 14.16 Percent per annum compare
  3. 7 Côte d’Ivoire 12.6 Percent per annum compare
  4. 9 Zambia 8.65 Percent per annum compare
  5. 10 Liberia 8.39 Percent per annum compare
  6. 11 Egypt 8.17 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Botswana?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Botswana was 12.41 Percent per annum in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 99.31 Percent per annum in 2003.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1142 Percent per annum in 2020.
How does Botswana rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Botswana ranks 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 258.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
64 places, 938 data points, 2001–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.