Intermediate goods imports, primary in Botswana
Botswana: Intermediate goods imports, primary was 624.42 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
624.42 million constant US$
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
5th
of 31 countries
All-time high
641.90 million constant US$
in 2010
All-time low
70.60 million constant US$
in 1994
Years of data
22
1990–2011
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, intermediate goods imports, primary in Botswana stood at 624.42 million constant US$.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 254.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, primary in Botswana peaked at 641.90 million constant US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 70.60 million constant US$, in 1994.
Botswana ranks 5th of 31 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, primary in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 131.99 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 125.81 million constant US$ | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 109.79 million constant US$ | -12.7% |
| 1993 | 74.67 million constant US$ | -32.0% |
| 1994 | 70.60 million constant US$ | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 93.92 million constant US$ | +33.0% |
| 1996 | 90.04 million constant US$ | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 110.47 million constant US$ | +22.7% |
| 1998 | 169.82 million constant US$ | +53.7% |
| 1999 | 159.52 million constant US$ | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 146.75 million constant US$ | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 176.21 million constant US$ | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 171.36 million constant US$ | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 113.44 million constant US$ | -33.8% |
| 2004 | 128.37 million constant US$ | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 232.98 million constant US$ | +81.5% |
| 2006 | 215.61 million constant US$ | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 247.94 million constant US$ | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 477.75 million constant US$ | +92.7% |
| 2009 | 422.78 million constant US$ | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 641.90 million constant US$ | +51.8% |
| 2011 | 624.42 million constant US$ | -2.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 624.42 million constant US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 469.55 million constant US$, 1.3× the median. (5 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 624.42 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.17 million constant US$, 68.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 113.66 million constant US$ | 70.60 million constant US$ | 169.82 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 233.32 million constant US$ | 113.44 million constant US$ | 477.75 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 633.16 million constant US$ | 624.42 million constant US$ | 641.90 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, primary in Botswana?
- Intermediate goods imports, primary in Botswana was 624.42 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 641.90 million constant US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, primary recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.60 million constant US$ in 1994.
- How does Botswana rank for intermediate goods imports, primary?
- Botswana ranks 5th out of 31 countries with data for 2011.
- Is intermediate goods imports, primary rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 254.4%. 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 Intermediate goods imports, primary (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.