Gross national income in Botswana
Botswana: Gross national income was 26.72 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
26.72 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
38th
of 45 countries
All-time high
26.72 billion constant LCU
in 2011
All-time low
2.16 billion constant LCU
in 1976
Years of data
37
1975–2011
Gross national income in Botswana, 1975–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, gross national income in Botswana stood at 26.72 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national income in Botswana peaked at 26.72 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.16 billion constant LCU, in 1976.
That places Botswana 38th out of 45 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 income in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2.18 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1976 | 2.16 billion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 2.30 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 2.56 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1979 | 3.18 billion constant LCU | +23.9% |
| 1980 | 3.33 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 3.72 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1982 | 3.90 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 3.79 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 4.14 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 4.81 billion constant LCU | +16.0% |
| 1986 | 5.35 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 1987 | 6.06 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 7.89 billion constant LCU | +30.2% |
| 1989 | 9.37 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 1990 | 10.19 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 11.05 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1992 | 11.02 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 11.82 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 11.05 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 12.07 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 12.47 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 14.41 billion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 1998 | 16.83 billion constant LCU | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 16.73 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 17.28 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 18.52 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 18.17 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 19.77 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 20.81 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 21.59 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 23.02 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 24.51 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 24.84 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 23.93 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 25.53 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 26.72 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.48 billion constant LCU | 2.16 billion constant LCU | 3.18 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1980s | 5.24 billion constant LCU | 3.33 billion constant LCU | 9.37 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.76 billion constant LCU | 10.19 billion constant LCU | 16.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.25 billion constant LCU | 17.28 billion constant LCU | 24.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.12 billion constant LCU | 25.53 billion constant LCU | 26.72 billion constant 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 income in Botswana?
- Gross national income in Botswana was 26.72 billion constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross national income recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 26.72 billion constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross national income recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.16 billion constant LCU in 1976.
- How does Botswana rank for gross national income?
- Botswana ranks 38th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross national income rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. 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 income (constant 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 constant local currency.