Economic Growth in Botswana
Botswana recorded an average real GDP growth of 3.9% in the decade to 2022, above the 3.0% average for Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, real GDP growth was 5.8%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Botswana GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for Botswana from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Botswana GDP Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | -8.7 | 11.9 | 5.5 | 3.2 | -3.0 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 15.0 | 18.7 | 20.3 | 19.7 | 19.4 |
| GDP (BWP bn) | 171 | 208 | 251 | 264 | 263 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | -4.7 | 21.3 | 20.9 | 5.0 | -0.3 |
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