Net portfolio investment in Botswana
Botswana: Net portfolio investment was 823.15 million usd in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Botswana, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2023, net portfolio investment in Botswana stood at 823.15 million usd.
The figure is up 226.0% on the previous year and down 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Botswana peaked at 1.31 billion usd in 2013 and was at its lowest, -653.08 million usd, in 2022.
Botswana ranks 51st of 181 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 337.45 million usd | -534.42 million usd | 1.07 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | 495.00 million usd | -627.99 million usd | 1.31 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 533.13 million usd | -653.08 million usd | 1.04 billion usd | 4 |
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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 net portfolio investment in Botswana?
- Net portfolio investment in Botswana was 823.15 million usd in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.31 billion usd in 2013.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -653.08 million usd in 2022.
- How does Botswana rank for net portfolio investment?
- Botswana ranks 51st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars)