Gross capital formation in Botswana
Botswana: Gross capital formation was 78.46 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
78.46 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 17.2%
World rank
115th
of 187 countries
All-time high
94.70 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
1.30 million current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Botswana, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 78.46 billion current LCU for gross capital formation in 2025.
That represents a change of down 17.2% on the previous year and up 101.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Botswana peaked at 94.70 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.30 million current LCU, in 1960.
That places Botswana 115th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, 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 in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.30 million current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 1.74 million current LCU | +33.3% |
| 1962 | 2.24 million current LCU | +28.6% |
| 1963 | 2.67 million current LCU | +19.4% |
| 1964 | 3.67 million current LCU | +37.2% |
| 1965 | 4.35 million current LCU | +18.6% |
| 1966 | 8.05 million current LCU | +85.1% |
| 1967 | 10.70 million current LCU | +32.9% |
| 1968 | 14.60 million current LCU | +36.4% |
| 1969 | 21.25 million current LCU | +45.5% |
| 1970 | 31.25 million current LCU | +47.1% |
| 1971 | 45.80 million current LCU | +46.6% |
| 1972 | 64.75 million current LCU | +41.4% |
| 1973 | 86.25 million current LCU | +33.2% |
| 1974 | 99.55 million current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 110.05 million current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1976 | 109.25 million current LCU | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 127.25 million current LCU | +16.5% |
| 1978 | 177.80 million current LCU | +39.7% |
| 1979 | 248.70 million current LCU | +39.9% |
| 1980 | 330.25 million current LCU | +32.8% |
| 1981 | 390.00 million current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 393.55 million current LCU | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 377.90 million current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 474.35 million current LCU | +25.5% |
| 1985 | 487.70 million current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 562.25 million current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1987 | 511.45 million current LCU | -9.0% |
| 1988 | 1.14 billion current LCU | +123.0% |
| 1989 | 2.24 billion current LCU | +96.7% |
| 1990 | 2.64 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1991 | 2.65 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 2.66 billion current LCU | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 2.90 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1994 | 2.97 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 3.56 billion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 1996 | 3.78 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 4.41 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 7.68 billion current LCU | +74.2% |
| 1999 | 6.50 billion current LCU | -15.4% |
| 2000 | 8.73 billion current LCU | +34.3% |
| 2001 | 9.58 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 10.39 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 11.21 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 13.18 billion current LCU | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 12.88 billion current LCU | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 12.55 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 14.97 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 25.98 billion current LCU | +73.6% |
| 2009 | 23.62 billion current LCU | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 29.79 billion current LCU | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 40.42 billion current LCU | +35.7% |
| 2012 | 38.25 billion current LCU | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 29.82 billion current LCU | -22.0% |
| 2014 | 35.07 billion current LCU | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 38.98 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 36.28 billion current LCU | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 41.67 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 2018 | 45.00 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 55.45 billion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 2020 | 56.09 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 56.89 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 67.34 billion current LCU | +18.4% |
| 2023 | 79.56 billion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 2024 | 94.70 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 2025 | 78.46 billion current LCU | -17.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 78.46 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 296.90 billion current LCU, 26% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 78.46 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.06 trillion current LCU, 7% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.06 million current LCU | 1.30 million current LCU | 21.25 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 110.06 million current LCU | 31.25 million current LCU | 248.70 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 691.15 million current LCU | 330.25 million current LCU | 2.24 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.97 billion current LCU | 2.64 billion current LCU | 7.68 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.31 billion current LCU | 8.73 billion current LCU | 25.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.07 billion current LCU | 29.79 billion current LCU | 55.45 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.17 billion current LCU | 56.09 billion current LCU | 94.70 billion current LCU | 6 |
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 gross capital formation in Botswana?
- Gross capital formation in Botswana was 78.46 billion current LCU in 2025, 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 94.70 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.30 million current LCU in 1960.
- How does Botswana rank for gross capital formation?
- Botswana ranks 115th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.3%. 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 (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.