Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Botswana
Botswana: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) was 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Botswana, 1975–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Botswana is 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 19.0% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Botswana peaked at 8.09 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 469.75 million constant 2015 US$, in 1975.
That places Botswana 129th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 469.75 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1976 | 522.25 million constant 2015 US$ | +11.2% |
| 1977 | 573.62 million constant 2015 US$ | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 656.89 million constant 2015 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1979 | 737.76 million constant 2015 US$ | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 785.22 million constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 822.99 million constant 2015 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 818.64 million constant 2015 US$ | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 813.33 million constant 2015 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 898.50 million constant 2015 US$ | +10.5% |
| 1985 | 966.99 million constant 2015 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 986.23 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 1.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.5% |
| 1988 | 1.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.2% |
| 1989 | 1.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +22.7% |
| 1990 | 1.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 1.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 1.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | -13.8% |
| 1993 | 1.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 1.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 1.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 1.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 2.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +34.9% |
| 1998 | 2.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 2.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 2.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 2.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 2.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 2.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 2.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 2.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 2.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +32.4% |
| 2008 | 4.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +39.7% |
| 2009 | 4.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 4.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 5.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 6.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.3% |
| 2013 | 7.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 7.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 8.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 6.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | -20.9% |
| 2017 | 5.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 6.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 7.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 7.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 8.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 6.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -18.7% |
| 2023 | 5.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 6.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.4% |
| 2025 | 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | -19.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 22.66 billion constant 2015 US$, 25% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.47 billion constant 2015 US$, 87% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 592.05 million constant 2015 US$ | 469.75 million constant 2015 US$ | 737.76 million constant 2015 US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 785.22 million constant 2015 US$ | 1.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
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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)
- 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 imports of goods and services in Botswana?
- Imports of goods and services in Botswana was 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 8.09 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 469.75 million constant 2015 US$ in 1975.
- How does Botswana rank for imports of goods and services?
- Botswana ranks 129th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.