Imports by region of origin in Botswana
Botswana: Imports by region of origin was 284.74 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
284.74 million current US$
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
137th
of 210 countries
All-time high
965.56 million current US$
in 2014
All-time low
35.29 million current US$
in 2006
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Imports by region of origin in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 284.74 million current US$ for imports by region of origin in 2024.
That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and down 70.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Botswana peaked at 965.56 million current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 35.29 million current US$, in 2006.
Botswana ranks 137th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 39.40 million current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 35.32 million current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 55.51 million current US$ | +57.2% |
| 2003 | 49.79 million current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2004 | 55.95 million current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 53.97 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 35.29 million current US$ | -34.6% |
| 2007 | 55.05 million current US$ | +56.0% |
| 2008 | 79.65 million current US$ | +44.7% |
| 2009 | 110.01 million current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2010 | 80.20 million current US$ | -27.1% |
| 2011 | 164.92 million current US$ | +105.6% |
| 2012 | 182.38 million current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 620.24 million current US$ | +240.1% |
| 2014 | 965.56 million current US$ | +55.7% |
| 2015 | 589.44 million current US$ | -39.0% |
| 2016 | 396.47 million current US$ | -32.7% |
| 2017 | 542.94 million current US$ | +36.9% |
| 2018 | 481.70 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2019 | 578.64 million current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2020 | 248.07 million current US$ | -57.1% |
| 2021 | 185.66 million current US$ | -25.2% |
| 2022 | 356.85 million current US$ | +92.2% |
| 2023 | 379.56 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 284.74 million current US$ | -25.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 284.74 million current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 943.51 million current US$, 30% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 284.74 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 125.05 million current US$, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.99 million current US$ | 35.29 million current US$ | 110.01 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 460.25 million current US$ | 80.20 million current US$ | 965.56 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 290.98 million current US$ | 185.66 million current US$ | 379.56 million current US$ | 5 |
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$), annual growth rate -27.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Botswana?
- Imports by region of origin in Botswana was 284.74 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 965.56 million current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.29 million current US$ in 2006.
- How does Botswana rank for imports by region of origin?
- Botswana ranks 137th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.