bw Botswana 2021

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021

Year 2021

Key Economic Indicators (2021)

GDP (Current USD)

$18.75 billion

↑ 25.34% vs 2020
GDP per Capita

$7,808.21

↑ 23.48% vs 2020
GDP Growth (Annual %)

11.92%

↑ 20.65pp vs 2020
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

7.24%

↑ 5.35pp vs 2020

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2020 2021 Change
GDP (Current USD) $14.96 billion $18.75 billion +25.34%
GDP per Capita $6,323.31 $7,808.21 +23.48%
GDP Growth (Annual %) -8.73% 11.92% +20.65pp
Inflation (CPI %) 1.89% 7.24% +5.35pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 21.02% 23.11% +2.09pp

All Economic Indicators (2021)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$18.75 billion
GDP per Capita
$7,808.21
GDP Growth (Annual %)
11.92%
Gross National Income
$18.79 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
7.24%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
8.38%
Unemployment Rate (%)
23.11%
Interest Rate (Real %)
-2.89%
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)
-1.68%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2021, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.75 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2021 is $7,808.21. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2021 is 7.24%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 11.92%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2021 is 23.11%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.