What is industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana?

Industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana was 40.8% in 2010, according to Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Botswana?

The highest recorded value was 63.3% in 1986.

What is the lowest industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Botswana?

The lowest recorded value was 9.3% in 1968.

How does Botswana rank for industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?

Botswana ranks 7th out of 43 countries with data for 2010.

Is industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Botswana?

Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Botswana data come from?

The figures come from Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Botswana

Name: Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Botswana
Creator: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Botswana: Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita was 40.8% in 2010. ▲ Rising

Latest (2010)

40.8%

Change on year

up 28.7%

World rank

7th

of 43 countries

All-time high

63.3%

in 1986

All-time low

9.3%

in 1968

Years of data

1964–2010

Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Botswana, 1964–2010

Source: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % GDP.

Analysis

In 2010, industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana stood at 40.8%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.7% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana peaked at 63.3% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 9.3%, in 1968.

That places Botswana 7th out of 43 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 47 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	12.6%	9.3%	21.2%	6
1970s	34.6%	30.4%	48.3%	10
1980s	56.9%	46.4%	63.3%	10
1990s	49.4%	46.5%	55.8%	10
2000s	44.8%	31.7%	50.1%	10
2010s	40.8%	40.8%	40.8%	1

Countries ranked near Botswana

4 China 46.4% compare
5 South Korea 43.3% compare
6 Thailand 41.3% compare
8 Malaysia 39.1% compare
9 Chile 38.7% compare
10 Egypt 38.2% compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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)

All data for Botswana →

Frequently asked questions

What is industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana?: Industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Botswana was 40.8% in 2010, according to Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Botswana?: The highest recorded value was 63.3% in 1986.
What is the lowest industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Botswana?: The lowest recorded value was 9.3% in 1968.
How does Botswana rank for industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?: Botswana ranks 7th out of 43 countries with data for 2010.
Is industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Botswana?: Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Botswana data come from?: The figures come from Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita
Unit: % GDP
Source: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 43 places, 2,935 data points, 1800–2016
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The vertical axis shows historical estimates of the share of industry in GDP. The horizontal axis shows GDP per capita, adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.