Final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita in Botswana
Botswana: Final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita was 6,301 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita in Botswana, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 6,301 current US$ for final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita in 2011. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 185.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita in Botswana peaked at 6,301 current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 61.08 current US$, in 1960.
That places Botswana 4th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 61.08 current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 65.03 current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1962 | 69.09 current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 72.32 current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 76.98 current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1965 | 81.2 current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 83.86 current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 93.57 current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1968 | 111.14 current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1969 | 105.5 current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1970 | 126.3 current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1971 | 138.31 current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1972 | 161.36 current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 230.48 current US$ | +42.8% |
| 1974 | 293.44 current US$ | +27.3% |
| 1975 | 338.33 current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1976 | 358.02 current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 432.15 current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1978 | 512.24 current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1979 | 631.47 current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1980 | 780.92 current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1981 | 815.27 current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 731.09 current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1983 | 752.96 current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 734.09 current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 583.84 current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1986 | 676.05 current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1987 | 900.81 current US$ | +33.2% |
| 1988 | 1,013 current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1989 | 1,168 current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1990 | 1,573 current US$ | +34.7% |
| 1991 | 1,670 current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 1,782 current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 1,747 current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 1,769 current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 1,881 current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 1,734 current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 1,776 current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 1,881 current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 2,218 current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2000 | 1,800 current US$ | -18.8% |
| 2001 | 2,209 current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2002 | 2,085 current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 2,608 current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2004 | 3,229 current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2005 | 3,112 current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 3,553 current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 3,900 current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 4,679 current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 4,568 current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 5,755 current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2011 | 6,301 current US$ | +9.5% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 6,301 current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,609 current US$, 1.1× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 6,301 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 671.33 current US$, 9.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 81.98 current US$ | 61.08 current US$ | 111.14 current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 322.21 current US$ | 126.3 current US$ | 631.47 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 815.55 current US$ | 583.84 current US$ | 1,168 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,803 current US$ | 1,573 current US$ | 2,218 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,174 current US$ | 1,800 current US$ | 4,679 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,028 current US$ | 5,755 current US$ | 6,301 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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$), annual growth rate -27.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita in Botswana?
- Final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita in Botswana was 6,301 current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 6,301 current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.08 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Botswana rank for final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita?
- Botswana ranks 4th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.3%. 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 Final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure (formerly total consumption) is the sum of household final consumption expenditure (private consumption) and general government final consumption expenditure (general government consumption). This estimate includes any statistical discrepancy in the use of resources relative to the supply of resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.