Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Botswana
Botswana: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 48.13 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Botswana, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Botswana is 48.13, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 269.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Botswana peaked at 48.13 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0131, in 1970.
Botswana ranks 116th of 174 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.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0131 | — |
| 1971 | 0.023 | +75.4% |
| 1972 | 0.0324 | +40.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0396 | +22.5% |
| 1974 | 0.0377 | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0529 | +40.4% |
| 1976 | 0.0527 | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 0.0606 | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 0.0726 | +19.8% |
| 1979 | 0.1055 | +45.3% |
| 1980 | 0.1671 | +58.3% |
| 1981 | 0.22 | +31.7% |
| 1982 | 0.2315 | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 0.2368 | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 0.2452 | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 0.2931 | +19.5% |
| 1986 | 0.3242 | +10.6% |
| 1987 | 0.3517 | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 0.6538 | +85.9% |
| 1989 | 1.53 | +134.3% |
| 1990 | 1.86 | +21.7% |
| 1991 | 1.81 | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 1.8 | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 1.76 | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 1.92 | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 2.37 | +23.5% |
| 1996 | 2.17 | -8.2% |
| 1997 | 2.91 | +33.8% |
| 1998 | 3.59 | +23.4% |
| 1999 | 4.34 | +20.9% |
| 2000 | 5.07 | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 4.75 | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 5.38 | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 6.17 | +14.8% |
| 2004 | 7.71 | +24.8% |
| 2005 | 9.05 | +17.4% |
| 2006 | 11.5 | +27.1% |
| 2007 | 13.14 | +14.2% |
| 2008 | 12.62 | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 13.03 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 17.42 | +33.7% |
| 2011 | 23.33 | +33.9% |
| 2012 | 31.1 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 33.17 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 32.4 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 36.8 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 38.42 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 37.58 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 42.27 | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 48.13 | +13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.049 | 0.0131 | 0.1055 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4256 | 0.1671 | 1.53 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.45 | 1.76 | 4.34 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.84 | 4.75 | 13.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.06 | 17.42 | 48.13 | 10 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 2.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 12.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 99,027 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual -0.8348 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8363 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 6,505 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth -0.8345 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 9.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Botswana?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Botswana was 48.13 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 48.13 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0131 in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Botswana ranks 116th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 269.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.