GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Botswana
Botswana: GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 51.78 billion current international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
51.78 billion current international $
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
133rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
52.12 billion current international $
in 2023
All-time low
7.81 billion current international $
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
GDP, PPP in Botswana, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp, ppp in Botswana is 51.78 billion current international $, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp in Botswana peaked at 52.12 billion current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7.81 billion current international $, in 1990.
That places Botswana 133rd out of 202 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, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.81 billion current international $ | — |
| 1991 | 8.67 billion current international $ | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 9.13 billion current international $ | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 9.52 billion current international $ | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 10.08 billion current international $ | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 11.01 billion current international $ | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 11.87 billion current international $ | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 13.08 billion current international $ | +10.2% |
| 1998 | 13.29 billion current international $ | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 14.78 billion current international $ | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 15.41 billion current international $ | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 15.80 billion current international $ | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 17.02 billion current international $ | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 18.16 billion current international $ | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 19.15 billion current international $ | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 20.65 billion current international $ | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 23.06 billion current international $ | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 25.06 billion current international $ | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 26.38 billion current international $ | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 22.78 billion current international $ | -13.6% |
| 2010 | 25.40 billion current international $ | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 27.69 billion current international $ | +9.0% |
| 2012 | 26.30 billion current international $ | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 28.56 billion current international $ | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 32.59 billion current international $ | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 31.16 billion current international $ | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 36.27 billion current international $ | +16.4% |
| 2017 | 35.59 billion current international $ | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 36.29 billion current international $ | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 37.22 billion current international $ | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 36.18 billion current international $ | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 43.13 billion current international $ | +19.2% |
| 2022 | 48.74 billion current international $ | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 52.12 billion current international $ | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 51.78 billion current international $ | -0.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 51.78 billion current international $ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 104.40 billion current international $, 50% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 51.78 billion current international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.69 billion current international $, 96% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.92 billion current international $ | 7.81 billion current international $ | 14.78 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.35 billion current international $ | 15.41 billion current international $ | 26.38 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.71 billion current international $ | 25.40 billion current international $ | 37.22 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.39 billion current international $ | 36.18 billion current international $ | 52.12 billion current international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 130 Gabon 54.61 billion current international $ compare
- 131 Niger 54.47 billion current international $ compare
- 132 Rwanda 52.90 billion current international $ compare
- 134 Papua New Guinea 51.70 billion current international $ compare
- 135 Trinidad and Tobago 49.29 billion current international $ compare
- 136 North Macedonia 47.65 billion current international $ 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)
- 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, ppp in Botswana?
- Gdp, ppp in Botswana was 51.78 billion current international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 52.12 billion current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.81 billion current international $ in 1990.
- How does Botswana rank for gdp, ppp?
- Botswana ranks 133rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. 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, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release