Imports by region of origin in Botswana
Botswana: Imports by region of origin was 284.74 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 2006.
Botswana ranks 136th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.99 million current US$ | 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 |
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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 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 136th out of 209 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.