Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana
Botswana: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 2.87 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana, 2013–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 2.87 million for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in 2024.
That represents a change of up 470.2% on the previous year and down 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana peaked at 22.15 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
That places Botswana 91st out of 130 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 5.14 million | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 22.15 million | — |
| 2019 | 128,138 | -99.4% |
| 2020 | 110,204 | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 1.03 million | +837.3% |
| 2022 | 1.06 million | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 502,717 | -52.5% |
| 2024 | 2.87 million | +470.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 2.87 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.95 million, 29% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 2.87 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.67 million, 11% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.92 million | 0 | 22.15 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.11 million | 110,204 | 2.87 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More economy & growth data for Botswana
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -193.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0175 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 136.3 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6918 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0128 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 99.52 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.04 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana was 2.87 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 22.15 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Botswana rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Botswana ranks 91st out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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