Botswana 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$16.11 billion
↑ 6.78% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$7,104.96
↑ 5.27% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.11%
↓ 3.09pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.31%
↑ 0.49pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $15.08 billion | $16.11 billion | +6.78% |
| GDP per Capita | $6,749.06 | $7,104.96 | +5.27% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 7.20% | 4.11% | -3.09pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.81% | 3.31% | +0.49pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 19.33% | 19.66% | +0.34pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $16.11 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $7,104.96
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.11%
- Gross National Income
- $14.74 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.31%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -2.65%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 19.66%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 9.78%
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)
- 5.59%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $16.11 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2017 is $7,104.96. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2017 is 3.31%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 4.11%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2017 is 19.66%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.