Botswana 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$15.08 billion
↑ 11.47% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$6,749.06
↑ 9.90% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
7.20%
↑ 12.06pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.81%
↓ 0.25pp vs 2015Year-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
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.