bw Botswana 2022

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022

Year 2022

Key Economic Indicators (2022)

GDP (Current USD)

$20.32 billion

↑ 8.38% vs 2021
GDP per Capita

$8,329.04

↑ 6.67% vs 2021
GDP Growth (Annual %)

5.49%

↓ 6.43pp vs 2021
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

11.67%

↑ 4.42pp vs 2021

Year-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

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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.