Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Botswana
Botswana: Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth was 1.26 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Botswana, 2001–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Botswana is 1.26 % change on previous year, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of down 67.8% on the previous year and down 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Botswana peaked at 13.69 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.26 % change on previous year, in 2026.
That places Botswana 95th out of 206 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 10.6 % change on previous year | +84.3% |
| 2003 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 2004 | 7.85 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 2005 | 11.28 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
| 2006 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2007 | 8.15 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 13.69 % change on previous year | +68.0% |
| 2009 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2010 | 7.41 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 9.17 % change on previous year | +23.7% |
| 2012 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2013 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 2014 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2016 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 3.18 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 3.57 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 2019 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 2020 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 8.69 % change on previous year | +303.8% |
| 2022 | 12.45 % change on previous year | +43.2% |
| 2023 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 2024 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 2025 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +130.8% |
| 2026 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1.26 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.19 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1.26 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.67 % change on previous year | 5.75 % change on previous year | 13.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.69 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year | 9.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.82 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 12.45 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 92 Austria 1.28 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Serbia 1.27 % change on previous year compare
- 94 France 1.26 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Tunisia 1.26 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Montserrat 1.24 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Sao Tome and Principe 1.22 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Botswana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.02 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.2 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 467.27 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -36.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0242 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 185.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -27.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Botswana?
- Consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Botswana was 1.26 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 13.69 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.26 % change on previous year in 2026.
- How does Botswana rank for consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth?
- Botswana ranks 95th out of 206 countries with data for 2026.
- Is consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.