Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana
Botswana: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 2.87 million current united states dollars in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.87 million current united states dollars
Change on year
up 470.2%
World rank
91st
of 130 countries
All-time high
22.15 million current united states dollars
in 2018
All-time low
0 current united states dollars
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana, 2013–2024
Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current united states dollars.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 2.87 million current united states dollars 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 current united states dollars in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 current united states dollars, 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 | current united states dollars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 current united states dollars | — |
| 2014 | 5.14 million current united states dollars | — |
| 2015 | 0 current united states dollars | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 current united states dollars | — |
| 2017 | 0 current united states dollars | — |
| 2018 | 22.15 million current united states dollars | — |
| 2019 | 128,138 current united states dollars | -99.4% |
| 2020 | 110,204 current united states dollars | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 1.03 million current united states dollars | +837.3% |
| 2022 | 1.06 million current united states dollars | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 502,717 current united states dollars | -52.5% |
| 2024 | 2.87 million current united states dollars | +470.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 2.87 million current united states dollars is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.95 million current united states dollars, 29% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 2.87 million current united states dollars is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.67 million current united states dollars, 11% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.92 million current united states dollars | 0 current united states dollars | 22.15 million current united states dollars | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.11 million current united states dollars | 110,204 current united states dollars | 2.87 million current united states dollars | 5 |
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- 89 Comoros 4.12 million current united states dollars compare
- 90 Solomon Islands 3.13 million current united states dollars compare
- 92 Venezuela 2.47 million current united states dollars
- 93 Vietnam 2.27 million current united states dollars compare
- 94 Samoa 2.24 million current united states dollars 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 direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Botswana was 2.87 million current united states dollars in 2024, according to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by 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 current united states dollars in 2018.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current united states dollars 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 UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by 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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