Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Botswana
Botswana: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 541.46 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Botswana, 1994–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Botswana stood at 541.46 million US dollar.
That represents a change of up 9.0% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Botswana peaked at 1.45 billion US dollar in 2004 and was at its lowest, 248.12 million US dollar, in 2016.
Botswana ranks 102nd of 158 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Botswana, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 481.45 million US dollar | — |
| 1995 | 647.13 million US dollar | +34.4% |
| 1996 | 576.72 million US dollar | -10.9% |
| 1997 | 398.82 million US dollar | -30.8% |
| 1998 | 256.60 million US dollar | -35.7% |
| 1999 | 583.62 million US dollar | +127.4% |
| 2000 | 505.83 million US dollar | -13.3% |
| 2001 | 860.82 million US dollar | +70.2% |
| 2002 | 1.01 billion US dollar | +17.8% |
| 2003 | 1.45 billion US dollar | +42.6% |
| 2004 | 1.45 billion US dollar | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 1.18 billion US dollar | -18.9% |
| 2006 | 1.10 billion US dollar | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 1.14 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 815.61 million US dollar | -28.3% |
| 2009 | 921.45 million US dollar | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 956.48 million US dollar | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 818.90 million US dollar | -14.4% |
| 2012 | 794.05 million US dollar | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 783.95 million US dollar | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 743.87 million US dollar | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 679.69 million US dollar | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 248.12 million US dollar | -63.5% |
| 2017 | 273.23 million US dollar | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 265.08 million US dollar | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 422.65 million US dollar | +59.4% |
| 2020 | 275.59 million US dollar | -34.8% |
| 2021 | 268.05 million US dollar | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 330.06 million US dollar | +23.1% |
| 2023 | 406.24 million US dollar | +23.1% |
| 2024 | 496.87 million US dollar | +22.3% |
| 2025 | 541.46 million US dollar | +9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 490.72 million US dollar | 256.60 million US dollar | 647.13 million US dollar | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.04 billion US dollar | 505.83 million US dollar | 1.45 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 598.60 million US dollar | 248.12 million US dollar | 956.48 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 386.38 million US dollar | 268.05 million US dollar | 541.46 million US dollar | 6 |
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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 investment, equity and investment fund shares in Botswana?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Botswana was 541.46 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.45 billion US dollar in 2004.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 248.12 million US dollar in 2016.
- How does Botswana rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Botswana ranks 102nd out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.