Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Botswana
Botswana: Share of central government spending funded by taxes was 66.8% in 2022. ▬ Flat
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Botswana, 2006–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 66.8% for share of central government spending funded by taxes in 2022.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of central government spending funded by taxes in Botswana peaked at 79.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 51.6%, in 2009.
That places Botswana 57th out of 174 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 79.7% | — |
| 2007 | 69.0% | -13.4% |
| 2008 | 58.0% | -15.9% |
| 2009 | 51.6% | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 53.4% | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 64.0% | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 73.9% | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 76.2% | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 74.4% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 67.9% | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 62.7% | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 68.5% | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 60.2% | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 61.4% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 58.0% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 67.4% | +16.2% |
| 2022 | 66.8% | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 64.6% | 51.6% | 79.7% | 4 |
| 2010s | 66.2% | 53.4% | 76.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.1% | 58.0% | 67.4% | 3 |
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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -18.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2831 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,202 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 62.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 63.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 3.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 0.2405 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 1,871 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of central government spending funded by taxes in Botswana?
- Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Botswana was 66.8% in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 79.7% in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.6% in 2009.
- How does Botswana rank for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Botswana ranks 57th out of 174 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of central government spending funded by taxes rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of central government spending funded by taxes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Spending refers to the budgetary central government which includes the core institutions of the national government. Funds only include taxes; Fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded.