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Botswana Government Spending

Government Spending in Botswana increased to 12546.78 BWP Million in 2012 from 12273.10 BWP Million in 2011. Government Spending in Botswana is reported by the Bank of Botswana. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Botswana Government Spending averaged 6424.50 BWP Million reaching an all time high of 12546.78 BWP Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 3876.91 BWP Million in June of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Government Spending.

source: Bank of Botswana

Botswana Current Account

Botswana recorded a Current Account deficit of 857.79 Million BWP in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in Botswana is reported by the Bank of Botswana. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, Botswana Current Account averaged 927.05 Million BWP reaching an all time high of 4612.65 Million BWP in November of 2006 and a record low of -3645.49 Million BWP in August of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Current Account.

source: Bank of Botswana

Botswana Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Botswana increased to 38604.65 BWP Million in 2012 from 38171.23 BWP Million in 2011. Consumer Spending in Botswana is reported by the Bank of Botswana. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Botswana Consumer Spending averaged 13802.64 BWP Million reaching an all time high of 38604.65 BWP Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 5100.14 BWP Million in June of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Consumer Spending.

source: Bank of Botswana

Botswana Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Botswana increased to 168.20 Index Points in April of 2013 from 167.10 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Botswana is reported by the Bank of Botswana. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Botswana Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 91.99 Index Points reaching an all time high of 168.20 Index Points in April of 2013 and a record low of 42.48 Index Points in January of 1996. In Botswana, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Bank of Botswana

Botswana Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Botswana decreased to 437.15 BWP Million in 2012 from 2625.09 BWP Million in 2011. Changes in Inventories in Botswana is reported by the Bank of Botswana. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Botswana Changes in Inventories averaged 770.05 BWP Million reaching an all time high of 2625.09 BWP Million in June of 2011 and a record low of -72.17 BWP Million in June of 2005. In Botswana, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Changes in Inventories.

source: Bank of Botswana

Botswana Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Botswana was recorded at 7.20 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Botswana is reported by the Central Statistics Office Botswana. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Botswana Inflation Rate averaged 8.46 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.10 Percent in August of 2008 and a record low of 5 Percent in November of 2009. In Botswana, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Inflation Rate.

source: Central Statistics Office Botswana

Botswana Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Botswana was last recorded at 9 percent. Interest Rate in Botswana is reported by the The Bank of Botswana. Historically, from 2006 until 2013, Botswana Interest Rate averaged 12.14 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.50 Percent in November of 2008 and a record low of 9 Percent in April of 2013. In Botswana, interest rates decisions are taken by The Bank of Botswana. The official interest rate is the Bank Rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Interest Rate.

source: The Bank of Botswana

Botswana Imports

Imports in Botswana decreased to 4917.16 Million BWP in February of 2013 from 6003.02 Million BWP in January of 2013. Imports in Botswana is reported by the Central Statistics Office Botswana. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Botswana Imports averaged 4390.58 Million BWP reaching an all time high of 9711.70 Million BWP in September of 2008 and a record low of 2458.30 Million BWP in February of 2009. Botswana imports fuel, food, beverages and tobacco, machinery and electric equipment, chemical and rubber products and vehicles. Its main imports partners are South Africa (75% of total imports), China, Israel, Namibia and Zimbabwe. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Imports.

source: Central Statistics Office Botswana

Botswana Exports

Exports in Botswana decreased to 5278.40 Million BWP in February of 2013 from 5365 Million BWP in January of 2013. Exports in Botswana is reported by the Central Statistics Office Botswana. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Botswana Exports averaged 4047.16 Million BWP reaching an all time high of 10770 Million BWP in September of 2008 and a record low of 996.90 Million BWP in January of 2009. Botswana exports mostly diamonds (more than 60% of total exports), copper and nickel, beef and textiles. Botswana's main exports partners are United Kingdom (56% of total exports), South Africa, Israel and Belgium. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Exports.

source: Central Statistics Office Botswana

Botswana Balance of Trade

Botswana recorded a trade surplus of 361.20 Million BWP in February of 2013. Balance of Trade in Botswana is reported by the Central Statistics Office Botswana. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Botswana Balance of Trade averaged -342.81 Million BWP reaching an all time high of 4158.50 Million BWP in March of 2007 and a record low of -6771.74 Million BWP in July of 2012. Botswana exports mostly diamonds (more than 60% of total exports), copper and nickel, beef and textiles. Botswana's main exports partners are United Kingdom (56% of total exports), South Africa, Israel and Belgium. Botswana imports fuel, food, beverages and tobacco, machinery and electric equipment, chemical and rubber products and vehicles. Its main imports partners are South Africa (75% of total imports), China, Israel, Namibia and Zimbabwe. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Balance of Trade.

source: Central Statistics Office Botswana

Botswana Government Debt To GDP

Botswana recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 16.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Botswana is reported by the The Bank of Botswana. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, Botswana Government Debt To GDP averaged 10.36 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.80 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of 5.40 Percent in December of 2006. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Government Debt To GDP.

source: The Bank of Botswana

Botswana Current Account to GDP

Botswana recorded a Current Account surplus of 1.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Current Account to GDP in Botswana is reported by the Bank of Botswana. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Botswana Current Account to GDP averaged 2.19 Percent reaching an all time high of 22.40 Percent in December of 1987 and a record low of -39.50 Percent in December of 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Current Account to GDP.

source: Bank of Botswana

Botswana GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana expanded 1.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Botswana is reported by the Central Statistics Office Botswana. Historically, from 1994 until 2012, Botswana GDP Growth Rate averaged 1.31 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.40 Percent in June of 1997 and a record low of -14.40 Percent in March of 2009. Botswana is considered as a middle-income country having been one of the fastest growing economies in Africa during the last decade. Diamond extraction is the main factor behind high growth rates in recent years. It accounts for more than one-third of GDP; almost all export earnings, and half of the government's revenues. Other key sectors are tourism, financial services, subsistence farming, and cattle raising. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana GDP Growth Rate.

source: Central Statistics Office Botswana

Botswana GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana expanded 3.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Botswana is reported by the Central Statistics Office Botswana. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Botswana GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 4.33 Percent reaching an all time high of 18.20 Percent in December of 2002 and a record low of -11.80 Percent in September of 2009. In Botswana, the annual growth rate in GDP measures the change in the value of the goods and services produced by the country economy during the period of a year. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Central Statistics Office Botswana

Botswana GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Botswana was last recorded at 14745.75 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Botswana, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 67 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Botswana is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Botswana GDP per capita PPP averaged 7239.93 USD reaching an all time high of 14745.75 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 1638.89 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Botswana GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Botswana was last recorded at 4377.56 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Botswana is equivalent to 35 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Botswana is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Botswana GDP per capita averaged 1968.31 USD reaching an all time high of 4377.56 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 249.77 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Botswana GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana was worth 17.33 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Botswana represents 0.03 percent of the world economy. GDP in Botswana is reported by the the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Botswana GDP averaged 3.71 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 17.33 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 0.03 USD Billion in December of 1961. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana GDP.

source: the World Bank

Botswana | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Botswana stands at A-. Moody's rating for Botswana sovereign debt is A2. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Botswana thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Botswana as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Botswana Population

The total population in Botswana was last recorded at 2.0 million people in 2011 from 0.5 million in 1960, changing 290 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Botswana is reported by the the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Botswana Population averaged 1.2 Million reaching an all time high of 2.0 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 0.5 Million in December of 1960. The population of Botswana represents 0.03 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 3435 people on the planet is a resident of Botswana. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Population.

source: the World Bank

Botswana Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Botswana increased to 17.80 percent in 2010 from 17.50 percent in 2009. Unemployment Rate in Botswana is reported by the Central Statistics Office Botswana. Historically, from 1991 until 2010, Botswana Unemployment Rate averaged 18.1 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.8 Percent in December of 2006 and a record low of 13.9 Percent in December of 1991. In Botswana, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Unemployment Rate.

source: Central Statistics Office Botswana

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