Botswana 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$13.91 billion
↓ 7.96% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$6,595.54
↓ 9.49% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
-0.17%
↓ 7.01pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.54%
↓ 0.92pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $15.11 billion | $13.91 billion | -7.96% |
| GDP per Capita | $7,287.38 | $6,595.54 | -9.49% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.84% | -0.17% | -7.01pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 8.46% | 7.54% | -0.92pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 18.05% | 17.95% | -0.10pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $13.91 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $6,595.54
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -0.17%
- Gross National Income
- $14.16 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.54%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.01%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 17.95%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.75%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -5.90%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $13.91 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2012 is $6,595.54. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2012 is 7.54%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is -0.17%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2012 is 17.95%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.