External Debt in Botswana
External debt was 10.6% of GDP in Botswana in 2021, compared to 18.1% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 13.4% of GDP over the last decade, which was below the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 32.9%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Botswana External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Botswana from 2012 to 2021.
Source: World Bank.
Botswana External Debt Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 10.5 | 9.4 | 10.7 | 10.6 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.0 | - |