Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Botswana
Botswana: Discrepancy in GDP, value added was 351.50 million constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -5.5% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,791 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,791 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 13.5 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 28.00 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.06 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 15.36 billion current LCU (2025)
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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About this data
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.