What is the GDP of Botswana?

19.9 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 29 of 53 African economies.

What is the economic growth of Botswana?

Real GDP growth of −0.7 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +4.4 % for 2026.

What GDP does the IMF project for Botswana in 2030?

30.4 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 19.9 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 3.5 % a year on average.

Is Botswana a rich country?

GDP per capita of 7,802 $ in 2025, well above the African median (1,768 $): no. 5 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).

How many people live in Botswana?

2.5 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 42 in Africa by population.

What is the inflation rate in Botswana?

2.8 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 7.2 %.

Is Botswana highly indebted?

Public debt of 34.0 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 48 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).

Is Botswana in default?

No. Its rating is BBB (S&P BBB− · Moody's Baa2).

What is the credit rating of Botswana?

S&P BBB− · Moody's Baa2: good rating, no. 1 of the 34 African countries rated.

What does Botswana export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (66.0 %), Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (19.7 %), Electrical equipment (3.9 %). First client: India (CEPII, BACI).

Which economic communities is Botswana part of?

SADC (Southern African Development Community).

Does Botswana have a stock exchange?

Yes: the Botswana Stock Exchange, with 42 listed securities.

What share of the population of Botswana has electricity?

80.2 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).

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Questions on the economy of Botswana

What is the GDP of Botswana?

19.9 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 29 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Botswana?

Real GDP growth of −0.7 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +4.4 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Botswana in 2030?

30.4 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 19.9 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 3.5 % a year on average.
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Is Botswana a rich country?

GDP per capita of 7,802 $ in 2025, well above the African median (1,768 $): no. 5 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Botswana?

2.5 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 42 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Botswana?

2.8 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 7.2 %.
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Is Botswana highly indebted?

Public debt of 34.0 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 48 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Botswana in default?

No. Its rating is BBB (S&P BBB− · Moody's Baa2).
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What is the credit rating of Botswana?

S&P BBB− · Moody's Baa2: good rating, no. 1 of the 34 African countries rated.
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What is the currency of Botswana?

Its currency: pula (BWP).
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What does Botswana export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (66.0 %), Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (19.7 %), Electrical equipment (3.9 %). First client: India (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Botswana part of?

SADC (Southern African Development Community).
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Does Botswana have a stock exchange?

Yes: the Botswana Stock Exchange, with 42 listed securities.
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What share of the population of Botswana has electricity?

80.2 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources