Gross national disposable income in Botswana
Botswana: Gross national disposable income was 126.39 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
126.39 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 15.8%
World rank
36th
of 44 countries
All-time high
126.39 billion current LCU
in 2011
All-time low
72.84 million current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
42
1970–2011
Gross national disposable income in Botswana, 1970–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national disposable income in Botswana is 126.39 billion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.8% on the previous year and up 255.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national disposable income in Botswana peaked at 126.39 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 72.84 million current LCU, in 1970.
That places Botswana 36th out of 44 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national disposable income in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 72.84 million current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 96.13 million current LCU | +32.0% |
| 1972 | 134.78 million current LCU | +40.2% |
| 1973 | 182.83 million current LCU | +35.6% |
| 1974 | 238.76 million current LCU | +30.6% |
| 1975 | 258.88 million current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 335.85 million current LCU | +29.7% |
| 1977 | 407.53 million current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1978 | 503.11 million current LCU | +23.5% |
| 1979 | 693.06 million current LCU | +37.8% |
| 1980 | 830.19 million current LCU | +19.8% |
| 1981 | 963.13 million current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1982 | 1.09 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 1983 | 1.28 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1984 | 1.50 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1985 | 2.00 billion current LCU | +33.5% |
| 1986 | 2.50 billion current LCU | +24.9% |
| 1987 | 3.18 billion current LCU | +27.3% |
| 1988 | 4.82 billion current LCU | +51.3% |
| 1989 | 6.11 billion current LCU | +26.7% |
| 1990 | 7.10 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1991 | 8.46 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1992 | 9.13 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 10.79 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1994 | 11.22 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 13.04 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 15.71 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 1997 | 19.12 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 1998 | 23.46 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 1999 | 27.08 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 28.05 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 35.60 billion current LCU | +26.9% |
| 2002 | 35.57 billion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 37.93 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 46.77 billion current LCU | +23.3% |
| 2005 | 51.53 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 66.00 billion current LCU | +28.1% |
| 2007 | 78.41 billion current LCU | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 95.96 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 2009 | 90.47 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 109.17 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 126.39 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 292.38 million current LCU | 72.84 million current LCU | 693.06 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.43 billion current LCU | 830.19 million current LCU | 6.11 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.51 billion current LCU | 7.10 billion current LCU | 27.08 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.63 billion current LCU | 28.05 billion current LCU | 95.96 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.78 billion current LCU | 109.17 billion current LCU | 126.39 billion current LCU | 2 |
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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9499 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 7,388 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9643 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 7,500 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 0.9014 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 13.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national disposable income in Botswana?
- Gross national disposable income in Botswana was 126.39 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross national disposable income recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 126.39 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross national disposable income recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.84 million current LCU in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for gross national disposable income?
- Botswana ranks 36th out of 44 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross national disposable income rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 255.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Gross national disposable income (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is derived as the sum of GNP and the terms of trade adjustment. Data are in current local currency.