Import volume index, capital goods in Botswana
Botswana: Import volume index, capital goods was 71.8 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Import volume index, capital goods in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, capital goods in Botswana is 71.8, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, capital goods in Botswana peaked at 250.85 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 56.08, in 2006.
That places Botswana 30th out of 36 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Import volume index, capital goods in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 100 | — |
| 1991 | 114.5 | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 112 | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 118.28 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 116.93 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 126.39 | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 103.07 | -18.5% |
| 1997 | 179.83 | +74.5% |
| 1998 | 250.85 | +39.5% |
| 1999 | 175.77 | -29.9% |
| 2000 | 95.47 | -45.7% |
| 2001 | 96.42 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 141.26 | +46.5% |
| 2003 | 108.56 | -23.1% |
| 2004 | 113.09 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 80.9 | -28.5% |
| 2006 | 56.08 | -30.7% |
| 2007 | 75.06 | +33.9% |
| 2008 | 59.17 | -21.2% |
| 2009 | 57.33 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 67.89 | +18.4% |
| 2011 | 71.8 | +5.8% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 71.8 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.84, 44% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 71.8 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 125.34, 57% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 139.76 | 100 | 250.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.33 | 56.08 | 141.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.84 | 67.89 | 71.8 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, capital goods in Botswana?
- Import volume index, capital goods in Botswana was 71.8 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 250.85 in 1998.
- What is the lowest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.08 in 2006.
- How does Botswana rank for import volume index, capital goods?
- Botswana ranks 30th out of 36 countries with data for 2011.
- Is import volume index, capital goods rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, capital goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital goods imports volume index with 1987=100.