Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) in Botswana
Botswana: Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) was 3.16 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
3.16 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 31.0%
World rank
5th
of 44 countries
All-time high
5.28 billion constant US$
in 2006
All-time low
1.09 billion constant US$
in 1996
Years of data
22
1990–2011
Exports of commodity 1 in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 3.16 billion constant US$ for exports of commodity 1 in 2011.
The figure is down 31.0% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 1 in Botswana peaked at 5.28 billion constant US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.09 billion constant US$, in 1996.
That places Botswana 5th out of 44 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.32 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 1.35 billion constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 1.38 billion constant US$ | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 1.16 billion constant US$ | -16.1% |
| 1994 | 1.48 billion constant US$ | +28.2% |
| 1995 | 1.15 billion constant US$ | -22.1% |
| 1996 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 1.42 billion constant US$ | +30.8% |
| 1998 | 1.80 billion constant US$ | +26.6% |
| 1999 | 2.51 billion constant US$ | +39.3% |
| 2000 | 2.54 billion constant US$ | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 2.86 billion constant US$ | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 3.04 billion constant US$ | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 3.58 billion constant US$ | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 4.26 billion constant US$ | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 4.21 billion constant US$ | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 5.28 billion constant US$ | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 5.09 billion constant US$ | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 4.66 billion constant US$ | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 3.17 billion constant US$ | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 4.58 billion constant US$ | +44.4% |
| 2011 | 3.16 billion constant US$ | -31.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 3.16 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 113.96 million constant US$, 27.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 3.16 billion constant US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.71 billion constant US$, 1.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.47 billion constant US$ | 1.09 billion constant US$ | 2.51 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.87 billion constant US$ | 2.54 billion constant US$ | 5.28 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.87 billion constant US$ | 3.16 billion constant US$ | 4.58 billion constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 1 in Botswana?
- Exports of commodity 1 in Botswana was 3.16 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 5.28 billion constant US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 billion constant US$ in 1996.
- How does Botswana rank for exports of commodity 1?
- Botswana ranks 5th out of 44 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 1 rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 1 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.