bw Botswana 2016

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016

Year 2016

Key Economic Indicators (2016)

GDP (Current USD)

$15.08 billion

↑ 11.47% vs 2015
GDP per Capita

$6,749.06

↑ 9.90% vs 2015
GDP Growth (Annual %)

7.20%

↑ 12.06pp vs 2015
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

2.81%

↓ 0.25pp vs 2015

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2015 2016 Change
GDP (Current USD) $13.53 billion $15.08 billion +11.47%
GDP per Capita $6,141.20 $6,749.06 +9.90%
GDP Growth (Annual %) -4.85% 7.20% +12.06pp
Inflation (CPI %) 3.06% 2.81% -0.25pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 18.93% 19.33% +0.40pp

All Economic Indicators (2016)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$15.08 billion
GDP per Capita
$6,749.06
GDP Growth (Annual %)
7.20%
Gross National Income
$13.79 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
2.81%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
11.90%
Unemployment Rate (%)
19.33%
Interest Rate (Real %)
-4.12%
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)
7.97%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2016, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $15.08 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2016 is $6,749.06. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2016 is 2.81%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 7.20%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2016 is 19.33%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.