Gross national expenditure (current LCU) in Botswana
Botswana: Gross national expenditure (current LCU) was 286.34 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
286.34 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
123rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
296.15 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
25.17 million current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross national expenditure in Botswana, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure in Botswana is 286.34 billion current LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Botswana peaked at 296.15 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25.17 million current LCU, in 1960.
Botswana ranks 123rd of 186 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 national expenditure (current LCU) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 25.17 million current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 27.60 million current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1962 | 30.11 million current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1963 | 32.55 million current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 35.76 million current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1965 | 39.00 million current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1966 | 44.90 million current LCU | +15.1% |
| 1967 | 53.05 million current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1968 | 66.45 million current LCU | +25.3% |
| 1969 | 72.10 million current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 93.95 million current LCU | +30.3% |
| 1971 | 116.60 million current LCU | +24.1% |
| 1972 | 156.55 million current LCU | +34.3% |
| 1973 | 208.65 million current LCU | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 257.55 million current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1975 | 315.70 million current LCU | +22.6% |
| 1976 | 375.05 million current LCU | +18.8% |
| 1977 | 450.25 million current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1978 | 569.45 million current LCU | +26.5% |
| 1979 | 742.55 million current LCU | +30.4% |
| 1980 | 934.90 million current LCU | +25.9% |
| 1981 | 1.09 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 1982 | 1.20 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1983 | 1.29 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 1.57 billion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1985 | 1.80 billion current LCU | +15.1% |
| 1986 | 2.11 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1987 | 2.42 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1988 | 3.55 billion current LCU | +46.8% |
| 1989 | 5.40 billion current LCU | +52.1% |
| 1990 | 6.68 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1991 | 7.45 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1992 | 8.17 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 9.29 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1994 | 10.62 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 12.67 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1996 | 13.70 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 16.07 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1998 | 21.24 billion current LCU | +32.2% |
| 1999 | 21.75 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 25.92 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 2001 | 28.16 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 30.96 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 33.73 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 38.53 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 2005 | 42.06 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 47.84 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 55.54 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 76.55 billion current LCU | +37.8% |
| 2009 | 81.63 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 92.94 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2011 | 111.57 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 120.96 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 122.88 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 134.44 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 145.39 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 150.02 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 159.86 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 171.06 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 192.00 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 201.28 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 212.54 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 239.67 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 269.27 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 296.15 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2025 | 286.34 billion current LCU | -3.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 286.34 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.71 trillion current LCU, 17% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 286.34 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.53 trillion current LCU, 4% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42.67 million current LCU | 25.17 million current LCU | 72.10 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 328.63 million current LCU | 93.95 million current LCU | 742.55 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.14 billion current LCU | 934.90 million current LCU | 5.40 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.76 billion current LCU | 6.68 billion current LCU | 21.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.09 billion current LCU | 25.92 billion current LCU | 81.63 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 140.11 billion current LCU | 92.94 billion current LCU | 192.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 250.87 billion current LCU | 201.28 billion current LCU | 296.15 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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0101 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in Botswana?
- Gross national expenditure in Botswana was 286.34 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 296.15 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.17 million current LCU in 1960.
- How does Botswana rank for gross national expenditure?
- Botswana ranks 123rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.0%. 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 national expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. 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.