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

Botswana: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was -0.1367 Percent per annum in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
-0.1367 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 132.7%
World rank
28th
of 29 countries
All-time high
14.75 Percent per annum
in 2005
All-time low
-3.71 Percent per annum
in 2018
Years of data
22
2001–2022

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

-50510152001201120222001: 5.7 Percent per annum2002: 2.9 Percent per annum2003: 13 Percent per annum2004: 0.781 Percent per annum2005: 14.8 Percent per annum2006: 12.9 Percent per annum2007: 3.3 Percent per annum2008: 0.029 Percent per annum2009: 2.6 Percent per annum2010: -0.034 Percent per annum2011: 0.088 Percent per annum2012: 0.08 Percent per annum2013: 0.294 Percent per annum2014: 0.999 Percent per annum2015: 0.499 Percent per annum2016: 0.159 Percent per annum2017: 0.219 Percent per annum2018: -3.7 Percent per annum2019: -0.073 Percent per annum2020: -1.9 Percent per annum2021: 0.418 Percent per annum2022: -0.137 Percent per annum

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

Analysis

Botswana recorded -0.1367 Percent per annum for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 132.7% on the previous year and down 270.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Botswana peaked at 14.75 Percent per annum in 2005 and was at its lowest, -3.71 Percent per annum, in 2018.

Botswana ranks 28th of 29 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.2 Percent per annum 0.0294 Percent per annum 14.75 Percent per annum 9
2010s -0.1475 Percent per annum -3.71 Percent per annum 0.999 Percent per annum 10
2020s -0.5443 Percent per annum -1.91 Percent per annum 0.4181 Percent per annum 3

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 25 Malawi 0 Percent per annum compare
  2. 25 Rwanda 0 Percent per annum compare
  3. 25 Sao Tome and Principe 0 Percent per annum compare
  4. 29 Kenya -3.33 Percent per annum compare

See the full ranking of 39 places β†’

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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 -0.1367 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 14.75 Percent per annum in 2005.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was -3.71 Percent per annum in 2018.
How does Botswana rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Botswana ranks 28th out of 29 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 down 270.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments β€” Return on outward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
39 places, 603 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.