GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$), per square kilometre in Botswana
Botswana: GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$), per square kilometre was 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
189th
of 207 countries
All-time high
31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
818.19 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$), per square kilometre in Botswana, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp at market prices (constant 2010 us$), per square kilometre in Botswana is 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp at market prices (constant 2010 us$), per square kilometre in Botswana peaked at 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 818.19 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.
That places Botswana 189th out of 207 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$), per square kilometre in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 818.19 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 1,029 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +25.8% |
| 1972 | 1,301 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +26.4% |
| 1973 | 1,578 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +21.3% |
| 1974 | 1,717 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 1,862 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 2,060 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 2,307 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 2,638 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 2,959 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1980 | 3,313 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 3,614 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 4,053 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1983 | 4,586 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 1984 | 4,978 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 5,333 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 5,769 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 6,454 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1988 | 7,709 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1989 | 8,716 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 1990 | 9,307 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 10,001 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 10,292 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 10,490 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 10,870 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 11,634 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 12,313 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 13,338 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 13,397 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 14,692 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 14,984 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 15,022 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 15,934 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 16,670 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 17,122 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 17,902 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 19,399 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 20,523 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 21,190 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 18,193 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 20,034 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 21,404 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 21,368 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 23,740 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 25,092 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 23,875 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 25,595 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 26,648 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 27,764 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 28,606 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 26,109 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 29,220 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 30,824 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 490,730 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre, 6% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 79,661 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre, 40% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,827 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 818.19 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 2,959 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,453 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 3,313 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 8,716 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,633 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 9,307 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 14,692 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,694 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 14,984 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 21,190 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,413 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 20,034 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 28,606 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,491 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 26,109 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 186 Liberia 37,259 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 187 Zambia 37,101 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 188 Bolivia 36,463 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 190 Libya 31,694 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 191 Congo 30,364 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 192 Suriname 28,191 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre compare
More population data for Botswana
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7791 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0624 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,679 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6864 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 6.77 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 208,485 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp at market prices (constant 2010 us$), per square kilometre in Botswana?
- Gdp at market prices (constant 2010 us$), per square kilometre in Botswana was 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp at market prices (constant 2010 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 31,812 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp at market prices (constant 2010 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 818.19 constant 2010 US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for gdp at market prices (constant 2010 us$), per square kilometre?
- Botswana ranks 189th out of 207 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp at market prices (constant 2010 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- GDP at market prices UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.