bw Botswana 2015

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2015

Year 2015

Key Economic Indicators (2015)

GDP (Current USD)

$13.53 billion

↓ 12.54% vs 2014
GDP per Capita

$6,141.20

↓ 13.78% vs 2014
GDP Growth (Annual %)

-4.85%

↓ 10.55pp vs 2014
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

3.06%

↓ 1.34pp vs 2014

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2014 2015 Change
GDP (Current USD) $15.47 billion $13.53 billion -12.54%
GDP per Capita $7,122.36 $6,141.20 -13.78%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 5.69% -4.85% -10.55pp
Inflation (CPI %) 4.40% 3.06% -1.34pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 18.51% 18.93% +0.42pp

All Economic Indicators (2015)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$13.53 billion
GDP per Capita
$6,141.20
GDP Growth (Annual %)
-4.85%
Gross National Income
$13.08 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
3.06%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
3.73%
Unemployment Rate (%)
18.93%
Interest Rate (Real %)
4.07%
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)
2.23%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2015, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $13.53 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2015 is $6,141.20. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2015 is 3.06%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2015 is -4.85%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2015 is 18.93%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.