Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Botswana
Botswana: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 28.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Botswana, 1990–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for central government revenues as a share of gdp in Botswana is 28.1%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Botswana peaked at 51.2% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 28.1%, in 2023.
That places Botswana 62nd out of 157 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.8% | — |
| 1991 | 49.7% | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 51.2% | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 50.1% | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 37.9% | -24.3% |
| 1995 | 40.9% | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 44.8% | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 46.5% | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 43.1% | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 40.6% | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 40.3% | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 36.7% | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 36.6% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 38.7% | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 40.5% | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 39.9% | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 35.3% | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 34.8% | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 30.7% | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 30.1% | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 28.8% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 32.9% | +14.3% |
| 2022 | 29.5% | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 28.1% | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.5% | 37.9% | 51.2% | 7 |
| 2000s | 42.6% | 40.3% | 46.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 35.7% | 30.1% | 40.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.8% | 28.1% | 32.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 59 Georgia 28.7% compare
- 60 Saint Kitts and Nevis 28.5% compare
- 61 Belarus 28.1% compare
- 63 Russian Federation 27.8% compare
- 64 Costa Rica 27.4% compare
- 65 El Salvador 27.3% 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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Botswana?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Botswana was 28.1% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 51.2% in 1992.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.1% in 2023.
- How does Botswana rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Botswana ranks 62nd out of 157 countries with data for 2023.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.