Botswana 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.96 billion
↓ 10.56% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$6,323.31
↓ 11.83% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-8.73%
↓ 11.76pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.89%
↓ 0.88pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $16.73 billion | $14.96 billion | -10.56% |
| GDP per Capita | $7,172.09 | $6,323.31 | -11.83% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.03% | -8.73% | -11.76pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.77% | 1.89% | -0.88pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 20.09% | 21.02% | +0.92pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.96 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $6,323.31
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -8.73%
- Gross National Income
- $14.98 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.89%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.38%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 21.02%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 1.31%
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)
- -10.17%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.96 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2020 is $6,323.31. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2020 is 1.89%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -8.73%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2020 is 21.02%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.