Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of in Botswana
Botswana: Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of was 0.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.7%
Change on year
up 83.3%
World rank
149th
of 203 countries
All-time high
1.2%
in 2005
All-time low
0.1%
in 2012
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 0.7% for volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of in 2024.
That represents a change of up 83.3% on the previous year and up 121.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of in Botswana peaked at 1.2% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2012.
Botswana ranks 149th of 203 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.
Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.3% | — |
| 2001 | 0.3% | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4% | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | +141.5% |
| 2005 | 1.2% | +35.2% |
| 2006 | 1.0% | -11.8% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 0.2% | -65.6% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -23.5% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | +93.8% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | +18.2% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | -25.5% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -26.5% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | +48.2% |
| 2018 | 0.3% | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | +36.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 0.4% | +17.8% |
| 2024 | 0.7% | +83.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 0.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.6%, 18% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 0.7% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.9%, 23% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 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 volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of in Botswana?
- Volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of in Botswana was 0.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.2% in 2005.
- What is the lowest volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2012.
- How does Botswana rank for volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of?
- Botswana ranks 149th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of total GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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