POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Botswana
Botswana: POL and other energy imports (current US$) was 830.78 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 830.78 million current US$ for pol and other energy imports in 2011.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 581.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Botswana peaked at 879.79 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 97.60 million current US$, in 1994.
Botswana ranks 12th of 50 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 115.14 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 114.86 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 110.04 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 104.18 million current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 97.60 million current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 114.75 million current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1996 | 109.81 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 127.31 million current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1998 | 102.53 million current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1999 | 107.02 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 102.69 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 121.84 million current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2002 | 98.92 million current US$ | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 166.47 million current US$ | +68.3% |
| 2004 | 380.04 million current US$ | +128.3% |
| 2005 | 448.50 million current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2006 | 529.08 million current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 632.13 million current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2008 | 879.79 million current US$ | +39.2% |
| 2009 | 631.13 million current US$ | -28.3% |
| 2010 | 839.51 million current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2011 | 830.78 million current US$ | -1.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 830.78 million current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 230.00 million current US$, 3.6× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 830.78 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.40 million current US$, 5.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports (current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +128.3% | 166.47 million current US$ | 380.04 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110.33 million current US$ | 97.60 million current US$ | 127.31 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 399.06 million current US$ | 98.92 million current US$ | 879.79 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 835.15 million current US$ | 830.78 million current US$ | 839.51 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Botswana?
- Pol and other energy imports in Botswana was 830.78 million current 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 879.79 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 97.60 million current US$ in 1994.
- How does Botswana rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Botswana ranks 12th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 581.9%. 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 POL and other energy imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).