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Botswana

Southern Africa SADC pula (BWP)

Botswana: growth of −0.7 % in 2025, real GDP +17.6 % since 2020 (IMF). GDP of 19.9 bn$, no. 29 in Africa.

Source: IMF, World Economic Outlook (October 2026) · updated on

Economy

+17.6 %

real GDP, 2020 → 2025 (IMF)

Growth 2025
−0.7 %
GDP 2025
19.9 bn$
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Finances and debt

34.0 %

public debt, % of GDP, 2025 (IMF)

Fiscal balance
−6.1 %
Owed to China
0.0 %
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Trade

66.0 %

of exports: Gold, diamonds and precious metals, 2024 (CEPII)

Exports
4.2 bn$
First client
India · 28.3 %
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Society

80.2 %

Access to electricity · 2024 (World Bank)

Poverty · 2015
21.4 %
Adults with an account · 2024
61.4 %
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Markets and rating

BBB

Good rating

BSE
Domestic Companies Index 11323.99
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IMF, World Economic Outlook (October 2026) · World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · CEPII, BACI · rating agencies · Data by MansaAPI

Questions

How much has the economy of Botswana grown since 2020?

Botswana: growth of −0.7 % in 2025, real GDP +17.6 % since 2020 (IMF). GDP of 19.9 bn$, no. 29 in Africa.

What is the GDP per capita of Botswana?

7,802 $ in 2025 at market exchange rates, 20,799 $ in purchasing power parity (IMF).

What is the inflation rate in Botswana?

2.8 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF).

What is the public debt of Botswana?

34.0 % of GDP in 2025, gross debt of the general government (IMF).

Where does Botswana rank in Africa?

Economy no. 29 of 53 in Africa by GDP in current dollars in 2025 (IMF).

What is the credit rating of Botswana?

S&P BBB− · Moody's Baa2: good rating, investment grade, 1 notch above the investment grade threshold, no. 1 of 34 in Africa.

Is Botswana business friendly?

Botswana: a business climate better than in most African countries. Above the African median on 5 indicators out of 5. B-READY: 56.7/100, no. 8 of 29 African economies covered.

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Syli Atlas, « Botswana », https://syliatlas.com/en/countries/botswana. Data: IMF, World Economic Outlook (October 2026).