Botswana’s GDP Growth
#187 of 189 in the GDP Growth progress rankings
Measured as the annual percentage change in real GDP at constant national prices, this indicator shows the year-on-year rate of economic expansion. It reveals economic momentum and growth trends (higher is better).
Latest (2024)
-3.0 %
Year-over-year
-6.2 %
Change since start (1961→2024)
-9.3 %
Key insights
- From 1961 to 2024, GDP Growth changed by -9.3 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2023→2024): -6.2 %.
- Lowest level: -14.1 % in 2009.
- Highest level: 26.4 % in 1972.
GDP Growth Chart (1961–2024)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
GDP Growth Table (1961–2024)
| Year | GDP Growth |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.3 % |
| 1962 | 6.7 % |
| 1963 | 5.9 % |
| 1964 | 6.8 % |
| 1965 | 5.8 % |
| 1966 | 6.3 % |
| 1967 | 5.9 % |
| 1968 | 10.6 % |
| 1969 | 15.1 % |
| 1970 | 17.1 % |
| 1971 | 25.8 % |
| 1972 | 26.4 % |
| 1973 | 21.3 % |
| 1974 | 8.8 % |
| 1975 | 8.5 % |
| 1976 | 10.7 % |
| 1977 | 12.0 % |
| 1978 | 14.3 % |
| 1979 | 12.2 % |
| 1980 | 12.0 % |
| 1981 | 9.1 % |
| 1982 | 12.2 % |
| 1983 | 13.2 % |
| 1984 | 8.6 % |
| 1985 | 7.1 % |
| 1986 | 8.2 % |
| 1987 | 11.9 % |
| 1988 | 19.5 % |
| 1989 | 13.1 % |
| 1990 | 6.8 % |
| 1991 | 7.5 % |
| 1992 | 2.9 % |
| 1993 | 1.9 % |
| 1994 | 3.6 % |
| 1995 | 7.0 % |
| 1996 | 5.8 % |
| 1997 | 8.3 % |
| 1998 | 0.4 % |
| 1999 | 9.7 % |
| 2000 | 2.0 % |
| 2001 | 0.3 % |
| 2002 | 6.1 % |
| 2003 | 4.6 % |
| 2004 | 2.7 % |
| 2005 | 4.6 % |
| 2006 | 8.4 % |
| 2007 | 5.8 % |
| 2008 | 3.3 % |
| 2009 | -14.1 % |
| 2010 | 10.1 % |
| 2011 | 6.8 % |
| 2012 | -0.2 % |
| 2013 | 11.1 % |
| 2014 | 5.7 % |
| 2015 | -4.9 % |
| 2016 | 7.2 % |
| 2017 | 4.1 % |
| 2018 | 4.2 % |
| 2019 | 3.0 % |
| 2020 | -8.7 % |
| 2021 | 11.9 % |
| 2022 | 5.5 % |
| 2023 | 3.2 % |
| 2024 | -3.0 % |
Source: World Bank