Botswana 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$17.03 billion
↑ 5.75% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$7,407.96
↑ 4.26% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.19%
↑ 0.07pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.24%
↓ 0.07pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $16.11 billion | $17.03 billion | +5.75% |
| GDP per Capita | $7,104.96 | $7,407.96 | +4.26% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.11% | 4.19% | +0.07pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.31% | 3.24% | -0.07pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 19.66% | 19.68% | +0.02pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $17.03 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $7,407.96
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.19%
- Gross National Income
- $15.45 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.24%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.06%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 19.68%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.44%
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)
- 0.39%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $17.03 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2018 is $7,407.96. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2018 is 3.24%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 4.19%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2018 is 19.68%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.