Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Botswana
Botswana: Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) was 77,000 FAO, current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
77,000 FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 541.7%
World rank
51st
of 53 countries
All-time high
171,000 FAO, current US$
in 1992
All-time low
0 FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
48
1961–2008
Forest products exports in Botswana, 1961–2008
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2008, forest products exports in Botswana stood at 77,000 FAO, current US$.
The figure is up 541.7% on the previous year and up 305.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, forest products exports in Botswana peaked at 171,000 FAO, current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, current US$, in 1961.
Botswana ranks 51st of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1963 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1964 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1965 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1967 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1968 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 1,000 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 8,000 FAO, current US$ | +700.0% |
| 1982 | 0 FAO, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 15,000 FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 10,000 FAO, current US$ | -33.3% |
| 1985 | 8,000 FAO, current US$ | -20.0% |
| 1986 | 10,000 FAO, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 30,000 FAO, current US$ | +200.0% |
| 1988 | 15,000 FAO, current US$ | -50.0% |
| 1989 | 44,000 FAO, current US$ | +193.3% |
| 1990 | 31,000 FAO, current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1991 | 6,000 FAO, current US$ | -80.6% |
| 1992 | 171,000 FAO, current US$ | +2750.0% |
| 1993 | 32,000 FAO, current US$ | -81.3% |
| 1994 | 47,000 FAO, current US$ | +46.9% |
| 1995 | 52,000 FAO, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 55,000 FAO, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 59,000 FAO, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 19,000 FAO, current US$ | -67.8% |
| 1999 | 42,000 FAO, current US$ | +121.1% |
| 2000 | 11,000 FAO, current US$ | -73.8% |
| 2001 | 10,000 FAO, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 33,000 FAO, current US$ | +230.0% |
| 2003 | 56,000 FAO, current US$ | +69.7% |
| 2004 | 2,000 FAO, current US$ | -96.4% |
| 2005 | 83,000 FAO, current US$ | +4050.0% |
| 2006 | 19,000 FAO, current US$ | -77.1% |
| 2007 | 12,000 FAO, current US$ | -36.8% |
| 2008 | 77,000 FAO, current US$ | +541.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 77,000 FAO, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.81 million FAO, current US$, 0% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 77,000 FAO, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.22 million FAO, current US$, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +4050.0% | 2,000 FAO, current US$ | 83,000 FAO, current US$ |
| 1992 | +2750.0% | 6,000 FAO, current US$ | 171,000 FAO, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 FAO, current US$ | 0 FAO, current US$ | 0 FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 FAO, current US$ | 0 FAO, current US$ | 0 FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,100 FAO, current US$ | 0 FAO, current US$ | 44,000 FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 51,400 FAO, current US$ | 6,000 FAO, current US$ | 171,000 FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,667 FAO, current US$ | 2,000 FAO, current US$ | 83,000 FAO, current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 48 Mauritania 221,000 FAO, current US$ compare
- 49 Rwanda 122,000 FAO, current US$ compare
- 50 Seychelles 99,000 FAO, current US$ compare
- 52 Comoros 0 FAO, current US$ compare
- 52 Lesotho 0 FAO, current US$
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Frequently asked questions
- What is forest products exports in Botswana?
- Forest products exports in Botswana was 77,000 FAO, current US$ in 2008, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest forest products exports recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 171,000 FAO, current US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest forest products exports recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Botswana rank for forest products exports?
- Botswana ranks 51st out of 53 countries with data for 2008.
- Is forest products exports rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 305.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Forest products exports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Forest products exports. Data are in current U.S. dollars.