POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Botswana
Botswana: POL and other energy imports (constant US$) was 213.27 million constant US$ in 2011. ▲ Rising
Latest (2011)
213.27 million constant US$
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
16th
of 41 countries
All-time high
227.54 million constant US$
in 2004
All-time low
83.53 million constant US$
in 2000
Years of data
22
1990–2011
POL and other energy imports in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 213.27 million constant US$ for pol and other energy imports in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Botswana peaked at 227.54 million constant US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 83.53 million constant US$, in 2000.
That places Botswana 16th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 115.14 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 131.85 million constant US$ | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 128.96 million constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 136.19 million constant US$ | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 134.64 million constant US$ | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 145.54 million constant US$ | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 118.67 million constant US$ | -18.5% |
| 1997 | 146.78 million constant US$ | +23.7% |
| 1998 | 166.08 million constant US$ | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 134.75 million constant US$ | -18.9% |
| 2000 | 83.53 million constant US$ | -38.0% |
| 2001 | 111.12 million constant US$ | +33.0% |
| 2002 | 91.75 million constant US$ | -17.4% |
| 2003 | 130.69 million constant US$ | +42.4% |
| 2004 | 227.54 million constant US$ | +74.1% |
| 2005 | 193.81 million constant US$ | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 194.84 million constant US$ | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 210.02 million constant US$ | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 191.84 million constant US$ | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 140.81 million constant US$ | -26.6% |
| 2010 | 201.65 million constant US$ | +43.2% |
| 2011 | 213.27 million constant US$ | +5.8% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 213.27 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 135.75 million constant US$, 1.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 213.27 million constant US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 183.49 million constant US$, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 135.86 million constant US$ | 115.14 million constant US$ | 166.08 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 157.59 million constant US$ | 83.53 million constant US$ | 227.54 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 207.46 million constant US$ | 201.65 million constant US$ | 213.27 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 13 Madagascar 224.97 million constant US$ compare
- 14 Sudan 223.62 million constant US$ compare
- 15 Chad 221.90 million constant US$ compare
- 17 Zambia 180.43 million constant US$ compare
- 18 Mozambique 176.47 million constant US$ compare
- 19 Seychelles 155.16 million constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Botswana?
- Pol and other energy imports in Botswana was 213.27 million constant US$ in 2011, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 227.54 million constant US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.53 million constant US$ in 2000.
- How does Botswana rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Botswana ranks 16th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank country economists. ", published as part of POL and other energy imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.