Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Botswana
Botswana: Discrepancy in GDP, value added was 351.50 million constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
351.50 million constant LCU
Change on year
up 84.4%
World rank
12th
of 41 countries
All-time high
398.24 million constant LCU
in 2000
All-time low
-341.15 million constant LCU
in 1995
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Botswana, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, discrepancy in gdp, value added in Botswana stood at 351.50 million constant LCU.
The figure is up 84.4% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, discrepancy in gdp, value added in Botswana peaked at 398.24 million constant LCU in 2000 and was at its lowest, -341.15 million constant LCU, in 1995.
Botswana ranks 12th of 41 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.
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 37.99 million constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | 23.43 million constant LCU | -38.3% |
| 1967 | 5.66 million constant LCU | -75.9% |
| 1968 | -4.43 million constant LCU | -178.4% |
| 1969 | -5.01 million constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 1970 | -2.31 million constant LCU | -53.9% |
| 1971 | -1.68 million constant LCU | -27.1% |
| 1972 | -1.89 million constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 36.48 million constant LCU | -2027.9% |
| 1974 | -6.44 million constant LCU | -117.7% |
| 1975 | -12.85 million constant LCU | +99.5% |
| 1976 | -22.10 million constant LCU | +71.9% |
| 1977 | -28.26 million constant LCU | +27.9% |
| 1978 | -34.50 million constant LCU | +22.1% |
| 1979 | -47.56 million constant LCU | +37.8% |
| 1980 | -56.80 million constant LCU | +19.4% |
| 1981 | -60.55 million constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1982 | -65.97 million constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1983 | -74.81 million constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1984 | -79.11 million constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1985 | -99.23 million constant LCU | +25.4% |
| 1986 | -125.01 million constant LCU | +26.0% |
| 1987 | -141.41 million constant LCU | +13.1% |
| 1988 | -194.97 million constant LCU | +37.9% |
| 1989 | -241.75 million constant LCU | +24.0% |
| 1990 | -241.72 million constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -241.20 million constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1992 | -251.36 million constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1993 | -282.71 million constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1994 | -315.20 million constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1995 | -341.15 million constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1996 | -239,041 constant LCU | -99.9% |
| 1997 | -200,398 constant LCU | -16.2% |
| 1998 | -1.42 million constant LCU | +608.9% |
| 1999 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 398.24 million constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | 326.59 million constant LCU | -18.0% |
| 2002 | 142.48 million constant LCU | -56.4% |
| 2003 | 130.12 million constant LCU | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 326.60 million constant LCU | +151.0% |
| 2005 | 198.66 million constant LCU | -39.2% |
| 2006 | 165.40 million constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 289.40 million constant LCU | +75.0% |
| 2008 | 153.60 million constant LCU | -46.9% |
| 2009 | 41.60 million constant LCU | -72.9% |
| 2010 | 190.60 million constant LCU | +358.2% |
| 2011 | 351.50 million constant LCU | +84.4% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 351.50 million constant LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.81 million constant LCU, 10.7× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 351.50 million constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 constant LCU, 184287099903006.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +2027.9% | -1.89 million constant LCU | 36.48 million constant LCU |
| 1998 | -608.9% | -200,398 constant LCU | -1.42 million constant LCU |
| 2010 | +358.2% | 41.60 million constant LCU | 190.60 million constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.53 million constant LCU | -5.01 million constant LCU | 37.99 million constant LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | -12.11 million constant LCU | -47.56 million constant LCU | 36.48 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -113.96 million constant LCU | -241.75 million constant LCU | -56.80 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -167.52 million constant LCU | -341.15 million constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 217.27 million constant LCU | 41.60 million constant LCU | 398.24 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 271.05 million constant LCU | 190.60 million constant LCU | 351.50 million constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 9 Cape Verde 3.83 billion constant LCU compare
- 10 Gambia 1.18 billion constant LCU compare
- 11 Seychelles 885.91 million constant LCU compare
- 13 Equatorial Guinea 32.81 million constant LCU compare
- 14 Namibia 2.00 million constant LCU compare
- 15 Mali 1 constant LCU 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 discrepancy in gdp, value added in Botswana?
- Discrepancy in gdp, value added in Botswana was 351.50 million constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 398.24 million constant LCU in 2000.
- What is the lowest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -341.15 million constant LCU in 1995.
- How does Botswana rank for discrepancy in gdp, value added?
- Botswana ranks 12th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is discrepancy in gdp, value added rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Discrepancy in GDP, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This is the discrepancy included in the value added of services, etc. Covered here are any discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from linking new and old series in the World Bank data base. Data are in constant local currency.