GNI (constant LCU) in Botswana
Botswana: GNI (constant LCU) was 175.25 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 (constant LCU) 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
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -193.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0175 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 136.3 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6918 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0128 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 99.52 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.04 % change on previous year (2025)
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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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.