Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Botswana
Botswana: Gross capital formation (constant LCU) was 64.60 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Botswana, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Botswana is 64.60 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.0% on the previous year and up 79.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Botswana peaked at 64.60 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 897.97 million constant LCU, in 1976.
That places Botswana 101st 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.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.06 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1976 | 897.97 million constant LCU | -15.3% |
| 1977 | 903.80 million constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 1.16 billion constant LCU | +28.1% |
| 1979 | 1.45 billion constant LCU | +24.8% |
| 1980 | 1.69 billion constant LCU | +16.8% |
| 1981 | 1.87 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 1.72 billion constant LCU | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 1.45 billion constant LCU | -16.0% |
| 1984 | 1.73 billion constant LCU | +19.2% |
| 1985 | 1.60 billion constant LCU | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 1.49 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 1.02 billion constant LCU | -31.2% |
| 1988 | 2.06 billion constant LCU | +101.4% |
| 1989 | 4.27 billion constant LCU | +106.9% |
| 1990 | 4.65 billion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 1991 | 4.14 billion constant LCU | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 3.77 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 3.84 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 3.67 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 3.97 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1996 | 3.95 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 4.00 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 6.84 billion constant LCU | +71.0% |
| 1999 | 5.21 billion constant LCU | -23.9% |
| 2000 | 6.99 billion constant LCU | +34.3% |
| 2001 | 6.82 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 7.01 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 7.26 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 8.99 billion constant LCU | +23.9% |
| 2005 | 7.53 billion constant LCU | -16.3% |
| 2006 | 8.63 billion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 12.02 billion constant LCU | +39.2% |
| 2008 | 35.50 billion constant LCU | +195.5% |
| 2009 | 26.82 billion constant LCU | -24.5% |
| 2010 | 34.09 billion constant LCU | +27.1% |
| 2011 | 43.33 billion constant LCU | +27.1% |
| 2012 | 41.58 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 32.07 billion constant LCU | -22.9% |
| 2014 | 36.05 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 40.21 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 36.28 billion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 41.33 billion constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 41.05 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 51.09 billion constant LCU | +24.5% |
| 2020 | 55.08 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 50.86 billion constant LCU | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 47.51 billion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 56.66 billion constant LCU | +19.3% |
| 2024 | 64.60 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 64.60 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 162.77 billion constant LCU, 40% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 64.60 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 762.38 billion constant LCU, 8% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +195.5% | 12.02 billion constant LCU | 35.50 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.09 billion constant LCU | 897.97 million constant LCU | 1.45 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.89 billion constant LCU | 1.02 billion constant LCU | 4.27 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.40 billion constant LCU | 3.67 billion constant LCU | 6.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.76 billion constant LCU | 6.82 billion constant LCU | 35.50 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.71 billion constant LCU | 32.07 billion constant LCU | 51.09 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.94 billion constant LCU | 47.51 billion constant LCU | 64.60 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 gross capital formation in Botswana?
- Gross capital formation in Botswana was 64.60 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 64.60 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 897.97 million constant LCU in 1976.
- How does Botswana rank for gross capital formation?
- Botswana ranks 101st out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.2%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. 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.