Botswana 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$20.32 billion
↑ 8.38% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$8,329.04
↑ 6.67% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.49%
↓ 6.43pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
11.67%
↑ 4.42pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $18.75 billion | $20.32 billion | +8.38% |
| GDP per Capita | $7,808.21 | $8,329.04 | +6.67% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 11.92% | 5.49% | -6.43pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.24% | 11.67% | +4.42pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 23.11% | 23.62% | +0.51pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $20.32 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $8,329.04
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.49%
- Gross National Income
- $20.36 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 11.67%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 14.62%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 23.62%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -7.40%
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)
- -1.14%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, Botswana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $20.32 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Botswana for 2022 is $8,329.04. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Botswana for 2022 is 11.67%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Botswana's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 5.49%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Botswana for 2022 is 23.62%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.