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
Latest (2025)
5.7%
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
146th
of 202 countries
All-time high
11.6%
in 1965
All-time low
4.3%
in 1993
Years of data
61
1965–2025
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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 11.6% | — |
| 1966 | 7.9% | -32.2% |
| 1967 | 8.2% | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 6.7% | -17.9% |
| 1969 | 5.7% | -15.8% |
| 1970 | 5.9% | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 5.9% | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 5.9% | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 6.0% | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 6.7% | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 6.8% | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 6.1% | -9.5% |
| 1978 | 6.4% | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 5.0% | -21.1% |
| 1980 | 4.4% | -12.7% |
| 1981 | 6.1% | +37.7% |
| 1982 | 6.8% | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 5.9% | -12.7% |
| 1984 | 5.0% | -14.9% |
| 1985 | 5.0% | -0.0% |
| 1986 | 5.5% | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 5.5% | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 5.1% | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 5.0% | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 4.8% | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 4.8% | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 4.9% | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 4.3% | -11.6% |
| 1994 | 4.9% | +13.2% |
| 1995 | 5.3% | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 5.6% | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 5.7% | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 6.2% | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 5.6% | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 5.6% | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 5.8% | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 6.1% | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 5.7% | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 4.9% | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 7.1% | +43.5% |
| 2007 | 8.5% | +20.1% |
| 2008 | 7.7% | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 8.5% | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 8.5% | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 7.7% | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 8.1% | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 8.0% | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 7.8% | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 7.2% | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 6.5% | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 5.2% | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 5.4% | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 5.6% | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 5.7% | +2.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 5.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 49% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 5.7% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 68% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.02 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.2 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 467.27 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -36.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0242 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 185.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -27.34 % change on previous year (2024)
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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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.