Gross domestic product (GDP) in Botswana
Botswana: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
17.40 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
127th
of 209 countries
All-time high
18.03 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2023
All-time low
203.30 million constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Botswana, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Botswana peaked at 18.03 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 203.30 million constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Botswana ranks 127th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 203.30 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 216.19 million constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1962 | 230.61 million constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 244.26 million constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 260.95 million constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 1965 | 276.12 million constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1966 | 293.64 million constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 311.04 million constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1968 | 343.90 million constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 1969 | 395.91 million constant 2015 US$ | +15.1% |
| 1970 | 463.69 million constant 2015 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1971 | 583.42 million constant 2015 US$ | +25.8% |
| 1972 | 737.23 million constant 2015 US$ | +26.4% |
| 1973 | 894.28 million constant 2015 US$ | +21.3% |
| 1974 | 972.95 million constant 2015 US$ | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 1.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 1.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 1.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 1.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 1.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.1% |
| 1980 | 1.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 2.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 2.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.2% |
| 1983 | 2.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.1% |
| 1984 | 2.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 3.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 3.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 3.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.9% |
| 1988 | 4.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.4% |
| 1989 | 4.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.1% |
| 1990 | 5.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 5.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 5.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 5.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 6.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 6.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 6.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 7.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 7.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 8.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 8.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 8.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 9.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 9.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 9.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 10.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 10.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 11.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 12.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 10.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 11.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 12.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 12.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 13.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 14.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 13.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 14.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 15.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 15.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 16.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 14.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 16.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 17.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 18.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 17.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.02 billion constant 2015 US$, 34% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.42 billion constant 2015 US$, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 277.59 million constant 2015 US$ | 203.30 million constant 2015 US$ | 395.91 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | 463.69 million constant 2015 US$ | 1.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | 16.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | 14.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 18.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 124 Chad 18.35 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 125 Armenia 17.49 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 126 Mongolia 17.42 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 128 Jamaica 17.32 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 129 Gabon 17.22 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 130 Tajikistan 17.18 billion constant 2015 US$ 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$), annual growth rate -27.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Botswana?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Botswana was 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 18.03 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 203.30 million constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Botswana rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Botswana ranks 127th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted by inflation but _does not_ account for differences in living costs between countries.