Service imports in Botswana
Botswana: Service imports was 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.29 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 24.6%
World rank
142nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
1.37 billion BoP, current US$
in 2019
All-time low
76.00 million BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Service imports in Botswana, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ for service imports in 2024.
That represents a change of up 24.6% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Botswana peaked at 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 76.00 million BoP, current US$, in 1975.
Botswana ranks 142nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Botswana, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 76.00 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 78.43 million BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 89.91 million BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1978 | 101.91 million BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1979 | 155.09 million BoP, current US$ | +52.2% |
| 1980 | 215.90 million BoP, current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1981 | 211.78 million BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 181.61 million BoP, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 209.40 million BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1984 | 190.24 million BoP, current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1985 | 130.46 million BoP, current US$ | -31.4% |
| 1986 | 154.96 million BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1987 | 203.40 million BoP, current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1988 | 238.76 million BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1989 | 227.95 million BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 375.93 million BoP, current US$ | +64.9% |
| 1991 | 382.53 million BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 360.09 million BoP, current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 325.62 million BoP, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 311.96 million BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 444.23 million BoP, current US$ | +42.4% |
| 1996 | 348.08 million BoP, current US$ | -21.6% |
| 1997 | 444.16 million BoP, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 1998 | 525.45 million BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1999 | 518.03 million BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 547.44 million BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 362.00 million BoP, current US$ | -33.9% |
| 2002 | 340.05 million BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 451.46 million BoP, current US$ | +32.8% |
| 2004 | 570.32 million BoP, current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2005 | 594.00 million BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 581.10 million BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 724.36 million BoP, current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2008 | 559.63 million BoP, current US$ | -22.7% |
| 2009 | 794.78 million BoP, current US$ | +42.0% |
| 2010 | 952.78 million BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 1.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 1.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 1.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 1.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 1.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 1.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2023 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.94 billion BoP, current US$, 33% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.54 billion BoP, current US$, 84% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 100.27 million BoP, current US$ | 76.00 million BoP, current US$ | 155.09 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 196.45 million BoP, current US$ | 130.46 million BoP, current US$ | 238.76 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 403.61 million BoP, current US$ | 311.96 million BoP, current US$ | 525.45 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 552.52 million BoP, current US$ | 340.05 million BoP, current US$ | 794.78 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 952.78 million BoP, current US$ | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 139 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 140 Palestine 1.38 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 141 Nicaragua 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 143 Madagascar 1.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 144 Laos 1.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 145 Montenegro 1.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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$), annual growth rate -27.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Botswana?
- Service imports in Botswana was 1.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.00 million BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Botswana rank for service imports?
- Botswana ranks 142nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.