GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Botswana
Botswana: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 263.13 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
263.13 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
128th
of 211 countries
All-time high
263.92 billion current LCU
in 2023
All-time low
68.95 million current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Botswana, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 263.13 billion current LCU for gdp in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 89.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Botswana peaked at 263.92 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 68.95 million current LCU, in 1970.
That places Botswana 128th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 68.95 million current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 90.80 million current LCU | +31.7% |
| 1972 | 127.10 million current LCU | +40.0% |
| 1973 | 169.45 million current LCU | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 207.95 million current LCU | +22.7% |
| 1975 | 262.65 million current LCU | +26.3% |
| 1976 | 323.50 million current LCU | +23.2% |
| 1977 | 380.25 million current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1978 | 488.95 million current LCU | +28.6% |
| 1979 | 668.20 million current LCU | +36.7% |
| 1980 | 824.55 million current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1981 | 898.50 million current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 1.05 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1983 | 1.29 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 1984 | 1.61 billion current LCU | +25.3% |
| 1985 | 2.12 billion current LCU | +31.7% |
| 1986 | 2.62 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1987 | 3.30 billion current LCU | +26.1% |
| 1988 | 4.84 billion current LCU | +46.6% |
| 1989 | 6.21 billion current LCU | +28.5% |
| 1990 | 7.05 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1991 | 7.97 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1992 | 8.75 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 1993 | 10.08 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1994 | 11.43 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1995 | 13.11 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 16.11 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1997 | 18.33 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 20.24 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 25.36 billion current LCU | +25.3% |
| 2000 | 29.53 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 32.07 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 34.42 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 37.18 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 42.04 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 50.75 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 2006 | 57.83 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 64.87 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 2008 | 73.26 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 72.40 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 85.85 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 103.33 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 2012 | 106.26 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 119.87 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2014 | 138.86 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 137.05 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 164.42 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 166.65 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 173.72 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 179.90 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 171.39 billion current LCU | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 207.89 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 2022 | 251.35 billion current LCU | +20.9% |
| 2023 | 263.92 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 263.13 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 263.13 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 913.58 billion current LCU, 29% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 263.13 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.64 trillion current LCU, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 278.78 million current LCU | 68.95 million current LCU | 668.20 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.48 billion current LCU | 824.55 million current LCU | 6.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.84 billion current LCU | 7.05 billion current LCU | 25.36 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.43 billion current LCU | 29.53 billion current LCU | 73.26 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 137.59 billion current LCU | 85.85 billion current LCU | 179.90 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 231.54 billion current LCU | 171.39 billion current LCU | 263.92 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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)
- Population growth rate -0.16 (2100)
- Population density 6.77 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 208,485 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Botswana?
- Gdp in Botswana was 263.13 billion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 263.92 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.95 million current LCU in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for gdp?
- Botswana ranks 128th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release