Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Botswana
Botswana: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 38.74 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Botswana, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 38.74 for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Botswana peaked at 64.4 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 33.92, in 2006.
That places Botswana 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.84 | — |
| 2001 | 37.84 | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 38.56 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 36.31 | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 40.97 | +12.8% |
| 2005 | 35.03 | -14.5% |
| 2006 | 33.92 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 44.78 | +32.0% |
| 2008 | 53.44 | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 53.77 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 52.49 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 54.73 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 63.76 | +16.5% |
| 2013 | 64.4 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 58.21 | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 59.81 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 45.85 | -23.3% |
| 2017 | 39 | -14.9% |
| 2018 | 43.23 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 46.09 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 50.6 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 49.33 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 43.43 | -12.0% |
| 2023 | 37.32 | -14.1% |
| 2024 | 42.12 | +12.9% |
| 2025 | 37.43 | -11.1% |
| 2026 | 39.37 | +5.2% |
| 2027 | 38.74 | -1.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 38.74 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 38.74 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37.69, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.55 | 33.92 | 53.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.76 | 39 | 64.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.29 | 37.32 | 50.6 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Botswana?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Botswana was 38.74 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 64.4 in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.92 in 2006.
- How does Botswana rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Botswana ranks 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.