Botswana 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.75 billion
↑ 25.34% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$7,808.21
↑ 23.48% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
11.92%
↑ 20.65pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.24%
↑ 5.35pp vs 2020Year-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
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.