Botswana 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$16.73 billion
↓ 1.80% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$7,172.09
↓ 3.18% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.03%
↓ 1.16pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.77%
↓ 0.47pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $17.03 billion | $16.73 billion | -1.80% |
| GDP per Capita | $7,407.96 | $7,172.09 | -3.18% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.19% | 3.03% | -1.16pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.24% | 2.77% | -0.47pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 19.68% | 20.09% | +0.41pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $16.73 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $7,172.09
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.03%
- Gross National Income
- $16.78 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.77%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.51%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 20.09%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.86%
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)
- -6.91%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $16.73 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2019 is $7,172.09. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2019 is 2.77%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 3.03%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2019 is 20.09%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.