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.
Mining and quarrying, value added in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 5.55 million constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | 7.33 million constant LCU | +32.1% |
| 1967 | 11.10 million constant LCU | +51.4% |
| 1968 | 8.69 million constant LCU | -21.7% |
| 1969 | 67.21 million constant LCU | +673.5% |
| 1970 | 137.78 million constant LCU | +105.0% |
| 1971 | 167.62 million constant LCU | +21.7% |
| 1972 | 211.69 million constant LCU | +26.3% |
| 1973 | 229.70 million constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1974 | 206.88 million constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 1975 | 303.29 million constant LCU | +46.6% |
| 1976 | 385.68 million constant LCU | +27.2% |
| 1977 | 560.43 million constant LCU | +45.3% |
| 1978 | 727.74 million constant LCU | +29.9% |
| 1979 | 867.63 million constant LCU | +19.2% |
| 1980 | 1.18 billion constant LCU | +36.4% |
| 1981 | 1.50 billion constant LCU | +26.6% |
| 1982 | 2.00 billion constant LCU | +33.5% |
| 1983 | 2.53 billion constant LCU | +26.6% |
| 1984 | 2.73 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 2.82 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 3.00 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 3.18 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 3.57 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 3.81 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 3.89 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 4.06 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 3.97 billion constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 3.98 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 4.05 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 4.11 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 4.32 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 5.08 billion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 1998 | 5.88 billion constant LCU | +15.9% |
| 1999 | 6.26 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 7.12 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 7.40 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 8.25 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 8.80 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 8.96 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 9.13 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 9.86 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 9.66 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 9.31 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 7.37 billion constant LCU | -20.8% |
| 2010 | 7.87 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 7.94 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 7.94 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 97.04 billion constant LCU, 8% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 7.94 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.71 billion constant LCU, 42% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mining and quarrying, value added in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +673.5% | 8.69 million constant LCU | 67.21 million constant LCU |
| 1970 | +105.0% | 67.21 million constant LCU | 137.78 million constant LCU |
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 |
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 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.