GNI in Botswana
Botswana: GNI was 175.25 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
175.25 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
115th
of 170 countries
All-time high
179.93 billion constant LCU
in 2023
All-time low
8.37 billion constant LCU
in 1976
Years of data
50
1975–2024
GNI in Botswana, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gni in Botswana stood at 175.25 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni in Botswana peaked at 179.93 billion constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8.37 billion constant LCU, in 1976.
Botswana ranks 115th of 170 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.
GNI in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 8.44 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1976 | 8.37 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 8.47 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 10.00 billion constant LCU | +18.0% |
| 1979 | 12.55 billion constant LCU | +25.5% |
| 1980 | 13.28 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 15.13 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 15.11 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 12.88 billion constant LCU | -14.8% |
| 1984 | 13.88 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 17.08 billion constant LCU | +23.1% |
| 1986 | 18.74 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1987 | 20.48 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 28.62 billion constant LCU | +39.7% |
| 1989 | 34.93 billion constant LCU | +22.1% |
| 1990 | 40.26 billion constant LCU | +15.3% |
| 1991 | 44.39 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 46.01 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 49.89 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1994 | 44.62 billion constant LCU | -10.6% |
| 1995 | 49.22 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 49.34 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 55.38 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 64.55 billion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1999 | 62.31 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 62.38 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 66.04 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 62.74 billion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 71.93 billion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 71.58 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 71.43 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 81.42 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 91.69 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 101.27 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 96.65 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 105.69 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 123.29 billion constant LCU | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 121.11 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 129.04 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 145.52 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 136.43 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 150.35 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 144.56 billion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 146.06 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 158.71 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 158.50 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 166.79 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 170.93 billion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 179.93 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 175.25 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 175.25 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 777.24 billion constant LCU, 23% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 175.25 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.75 trillion constant LCU, 5% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.57 billion constant LCU | 8.37 billion constant LCU | 12.55 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1980s | 19.01 billion constant LCU | 12.88 billion constant LCU | 34.93 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.60 billion constant LCU | 40.26 billion constant LCU | 64.55 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.71 billion constant LCU | 62.38 billion constant LCU | 101.27 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.08 billion constant LCU | 105.69 billion constant LCU | 158.71 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 170.28 billion constant LCU | 158.50 billion constant LCU | 179.93 billion constant LCU | 5 |
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 gni in Botswana?
- Gni in Botswana was 175.25 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 179.93 billion constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gni recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.37 billion constant LCU in 1976.
- How does Botswana rank for gni?
- Botswana ranks 115th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.