Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Botswana
Botswana: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.7% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Botswana, 1965–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 5.7% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Botswana peaked at 11.6% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 1993.
Botswana ranks 146th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.0% | 5.7% | 11.6% | 5 |
| 1970s | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.6% | 4.9% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.2% | 6.1% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More economy & growth data for Botswana
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -5.5% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,791 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,791 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 13.5 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 28.00 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.06 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 15.36 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.14 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Botswana?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Botswana was 5.7% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 11.6% in 1965.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 1993.
- How does Botswana rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Botswana ranks 146th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.