Imports in Botswana
The Botswana economy recorded an average growth rate of 0.8% in imports over the decade to 2022, above the -0.6% average for Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, Botswana's imports growth was -11.8%. For more imports information, visit our dedicated page.
Botswana Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (G&S, ann. var. %) for Botswana from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Central Statistics Office Botswana.
Botswana Imports Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports (G&S, ann. var. %) | 15.9 | 11.6 | 5.0 | 2.3 | -11.8 |
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