Mining and quarrying, value added in Botswana
Botswana: Mining and quarrying, value added was 7.94 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mining and quarrying, value added in Botswana, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, mining and quarrying, value added in Botswana stood at 7.94 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Botswana peaked at 9.86 billion constant LCU in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.55 million constant LCU, in 1965.
That places Botswana 26th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.98 million constant LCU | 5.55 million constant LCU | 67.21 million constant LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 379.84 million constant LCU | 137.78 million constant LCU | 867.63 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.63 billion constant LCU | 1.18 billion constant LCU | 3.81 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.56 billion constant LCU | 3.89 billion constant LCU | 6.26 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.59 billion constant LCU | 7.12 billion constant LCU | 9.86 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.90 billion constant LCU | 7.87 billion constant LCU | 7.94 billion constant LCU | 2 |
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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)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.7% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mining and quarrying, value added in Botswana?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Botswana was 7.94 billion constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 9.86 billion constant LCU in 2006.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.55 million constant LCU in 1965.
- How does Botswana rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Botswana ranks 26th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. 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 Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in constant local currency.