GNI per capita (constant LCU) in Botswana
Botswana: GNI per capita (constant LCU) was 69,511 constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in Botswana, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 69,511 constant LCU for gni per capita in 2024.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Botswana peaked at 72,544 constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,598 constant LCU, in 1977.
That places Botswana 85th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI per capita (constant LCU) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 11,710 constant LCU | — |
| 1976 | 11,039 constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 1977 | 10,598 constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 11,777 constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 13,917 constant LCU | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 14,160 constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 15,600 constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 1982 | 14,976 constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 12,310 constant LCU | -17.8% |
| 1984 | 12,809 constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 15,227 constant LCU | +18.9% |
| 1986 | 16,143 constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 17,082 constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 23,164 constant LCU | +35.6% |
| 1989 | 27,499 constant LCU | +18.7% |
| 1990 | 30,837 constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 33,086 constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 33,340 constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 35,128 constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 30,560 constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 1995 | 32,841 constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 32,123 constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 35,234 constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 40,173 constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 1999 | 37,950 constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 37,191 constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 38,568 constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 35,957 constant LCU | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 40,506 constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 39,612 constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 38,824 constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 43,438 constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 47,974 constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 51,936 constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 48,549 constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 51,982 constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 59,459 constant LCU | +14.4% |
| 2012 | 57,437 constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 60,280 constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 66,997 constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 61,922 constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 67,278 constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 63,776 constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 63,530 constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 68,055 constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 66,992 constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 69,453 constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 70,056 constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 72,544 constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 69,511 constant LCU | -4.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 69,511 constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 82,892 constant LCU, 84% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 69,511 constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 391,750 constant LCU, 18% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,808 constant LCU | 10,598 constant LCU | 13,917 constant LCU | 5 |
| 1980s | 16,897 constant LCU | 12,310 constant LCU | 27,499 constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 34,127 constant LCU | 30,560 constant LCU | 40,173 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 42,256 constant LCU | 35,957 constant LCU | 51,936 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,072 constant LCU | 51,982 constant LCU | 68,055 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 69,711 constant LCU | 66,992 constant LCU | 72,544 constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 82 South Africa 73,757 constant LCU compare
- 83 Ukraine 73,610 constant LCU compare
- 84 United States 72,275 constant LCU compare
- 86 Luxembourg 69,363 constant LCU compare
- 87 Mauritania 67,866 constant LCU compare
- 88 Egypt 67,492 constant LCU compare
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 per capita in Botswana?
- Gni per capita in Botswana was 69,511 constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 72,544 constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,598 constant LCU in 1977.
- How does Botswana rank for gni per capita?
- Botswana ranks 85th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. 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 per capita (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. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.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.