The Hong Kong airport is using several latest disinfection technologies including a full-body disinfection channel and cleaning robots to reduce the risk of the COVID-19 spread.

The disinfection channel is an enclosed facility similar to a telephone booth in size where users can complete disinfection and sanitizing procedures in 40 seconds, the city's Airport Authority (AA) said in a statement on Sunday.

The interior surface of the facility is equipped with antimicrobial coating which can remotely kill virus and bacteria on human bodies and clothing by using the technologies of photocatalyst and "nano needles" Xinhua news agency quoted the AA as saying, noting that the Hong Kong International Airport is the world's first to use the facility.

Currently, the disinfection channel is used by public health staff who bear quarantine duties at the airport.

Autonomous cleaning robots have also been used to ensure thorough disinfection of public areas and passenger facilities at the airport.

The cylindrical robots, equipped with ultra violet light sterilizer and air sterilizer, operate round-the-clock in public toilets and key operating areas in the terminal building, the AA said.

The robots can move around autonomously and sterilize up to 99.99 per cent of bacteria in its vicinity, including both the air and object surfaces, in just 10 minutes.

Besides, the AA is also conducting a pilot test of applying antimicrobial coating at all passenger facilities, including check-in counters, baggage trolleys and elevator buttons, among others.

After completion of the trial in May, the AA will consider implementing it as a long term disinfection measure. Hong Kong has reported 1,037 coronavirus cases with four deaths.

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Internet Speed in Botswana increased to 2552.88 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 2208.73 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Botswana averaged 890.56 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2552.88 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 298.93 KBps in the second quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for BotswanaInternet Speed.

IP Addresses in Botswana decreased to 10680 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 11853 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Botswana averaged 19371.08 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 29991 IP in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 7219 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BotswanaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Botswana increased to 18.51 celsius in August from 16.66 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Botswana averaged 21.88 celsius from 1857 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 28.86 celsius in December of 1972 and a record low of 12.57 celsius in June of 1968. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Temperature.

Military Expenditure in Botswana decreased to 502 USD Million in 2018 from 522 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Botswana averaged 245.21 USD Million from 1977 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 559 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 15 USD Million in 1977.

Botswana is ranked 87 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Botswana deteriorated to 87 in 2019 from 86 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Botswana averaged 64.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 87 in 2019 and a record low of 39 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Botswana.

Botswana recorded a Current Account surplus of 9.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Botswana averaged 5.77 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32 percent in 1987 and a record low of -28.30 percent in 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 provides - Botswana Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana scored 61 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Botswana averaged 60.14 Points from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 Points in 2012 and a record low of 54 Points in 2007. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana is the 34 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Botswana averaged 31.14 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38 in 2007 and a record low of 23 in 1998. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Botswana increased to 483814 in the third quarter of 2019 from 420762 in the fourth quarter of 2018. Employed Persons in Botswana averaged 383223.38 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 483814 in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 301978 in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Botswana stands at 12 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Botswana averaged 11.33 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 2011 and a record low of 10 percent in 2007. In Botswana, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Botswana. This page provides - Botswana Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Botswana stands at 22 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Botswana averaged 23.33 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25 percent in 2004 and a record low of 22 percent in 2011. In Botswana, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Botswana. This page provides - Botswana Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana recorded a Current Account deficit of 5521.72 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Botswana averaged 1212.57 BWP Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15079.57 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of -12190.41 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2016. 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 provides - Botswana Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Botswana increased to 85605.04 BWP Million in November from 85192.55 BWP Million in October of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Botswana averaged 57617.16 BWP Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 85653.20 BWP Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 35697.50 BWP Million in March of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Botswana increased to 18.20 percent in 2019 from 17.90 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Botswana averaged 18.57 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26.20 percent in 2008 and a record low of 13.90 percent in 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 provides - Botswana Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Botswana decreased to 6514 USD Million in November from 6723 USD Million in October of 2019. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Botswana averaged 7275.95 USD Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10346 USD Million in April of 2008 and a record low of 5152 USD Million in October of 2003. This page provides - Botswana Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Botswana increased 2.80 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Botswana averaged 4.49 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.70 percent in February of 2011 and a record low of 1.50 percent in August of 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Core Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Business Confidence in Botswana decreased to 46 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2017 from 48 Index Points in the second quarter of 2017. Business Confidence in Botswana averaged 49.73 Index Points from 2005 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 82 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of 28 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2005. In Botswana, the Bank’s biannual Business Expectations Survey (BES) collects information on the local business community’s perceptions about the prevailing state of the economy and economic prospects. The business confidence index (BCI) reflects business conditions at a particular point in time and it is reported on a gross basis. That is, it is calculated as the percentage of respondents indicating ‘satisfactory’ conditions to the total number of respondents indicating ‘unsatisfactory’ and ‘satisfactory’ conditions. The BCI value varies from 0 to 100, with zero indicating extreme lack of confidence, while 100 indicates extreme confidence. As an example, a BCI value of 40 is interpreted to mean that 40 percent of all respondents (gross) rated prevailing conditions as satisfactory. This page provides - Botswana Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Botswana averaged -0.23 percent of GDP from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.20 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -10.70 percent of GDP in 2010. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Botswana Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Botswana increased to 1629.80 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1620.70 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Botswana averaged 963.86 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1629.80 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 396.50 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2004. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Botswana decreased to 5178.80 Million BWP in January from 5789.20 Million BWP in December of 2019. Exports in Botswana averaged 4918.33 Million BWP from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10747.20 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 provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports in Botswana decreased to 4845.30 BWP Million in January from 6270.40 BWP Million in December of 2019. Imports in Botswana averaged 5086.73 BWP Million from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9778.30 BWP Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 2458.30 BWP Million 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 provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Botswana increased to 101.90 points in March from 101.70 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Botswana averaged 68.39 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.90 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 29.56 points in January of 2000. This page provides - Botswana Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Botswana increased to 102.80 points in March from 102.70 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Botswana averaged 62.13 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.80 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 22.15 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 provides - Botswana Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Botswana decreased to 101.30 points in March of 2020 from 101.40 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Botswana averaged 74.41 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.51 points in November of 2014 and a record low of 31.74 points in January of 2000. This page provides - Botswana Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana recorded a government budget deficit of 4127.80 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Botswana averaged -356.53 BWP Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4392.34 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of -6553.20 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. This page provides - Botswana Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Botswana increased to 26025.20 BWP Million in 2019 from 24472.10 BWP Million in 2018. Government Debt in Botswana averaged 14443.69 BWP Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26982.60 BWP Million in 2017 and a record low of 2426.20 BWP Million in 2002. This page provides - Botswana Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Botswana decreased 3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Botswana averaged -0.08 percent from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36.44 percent in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of -44.34 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Industrial Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Botswana increased to 23009.85 BWP Million in January from 22606.48 BWP Million in December of 2019. Loans To Private Sector in Botswana averaged 14853.96 BWP Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23204.70 BWP Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 4374.30 BWP Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Botswana Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Botswana increased to 99110.40 BWP Million in January from 98685.40 BWP Million in December of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Botswana averaged 70917.84 BWP Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 99110.40 BWP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 14842.25 BWP Million in December of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Botswana stands at BBB+ with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Botswana was last set at A2 with stable outlook. 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.

The inflation rate in Botswana was recorded at 2.20 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Botswana averaged 6.85 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.06 percent in November of 2008 and a record low of 2.10 percent in November of 2019. In Botswana the most important category in the Consumer Price Index is transports (20.65 percent of total weight). Food and non-alcoholic beverages accounts for 16.51 percent; housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels for 14.9 percent and miscellaneous goods and services for 10.55 percent. Consumer Price Index in Botswana also includes alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.83 percent); clothing and footwear (6.27 percent). Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance; education ; restaurants and hotels; communication and health account for the remaining 23.9 percent of total weight. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana recorded a government debt equivalent to 23 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Botswana averaged 15.62 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 27.50 percent in 2012 and a record low of 5.98 percent in 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 provides - Botswana Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Botswana increased 0.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Botswana averaged 0.54 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.23 percent in July of 2002 and a record low of -0.64 percent in December of 2008. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Botswana remained unchanged at 6.25 percent in January from 6.25 percent in December of 2019. Bank Lending Rate in Botswana averaged 9.20 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.50 percent in January of 2009 and a record low of 6.25 percent in August of 2019. In Botswana, the bank lending rate is the weighted average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Botswana Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Botswana decreased 7.90 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Botswana averaged 8.75 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 624.40 percent in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -91.60 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Botswana was last recorded at 8031 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Botswana is equivalent to 64 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Botswana averaged 3689.56 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8031 USD in 2018 and a record low of 407.80 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in Botswana increased to 6533 BWP/Month in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 6347 BWP/Month in the third quarter of 2018. Wages in Botswana averaged 5005.10 BWP/Month from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6533 BWP/Month in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 3447 BWP/Month in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Wages - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Botswana increased to 103.50 points in March from 103.40 points in February of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Botswana averaged 97.04 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 103.50 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 89.50 points in January of 2014. This page provides - Botswana Core Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Botswana increased to 19688.87 BWP Million in November from 19167.64 BWP Million in October of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Botswana averaged 12525.02 BWP Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19688.87 BWP Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 6522.55 BWP Million in October of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Botswana increased to 2491.70 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2391.10 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Botswana averaged 3414.35 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5023 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 2011.20 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M3 in Botswana increased to 85605.04 BWP Million in November from 85192.55 BWP Million in October of 2019. Money Supply M3 in Botswana averaged 57617.16 BWP Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 85653.20 BWP Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 35697.50 BWP Million in March of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Botswana decreased to 14488.30 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 14584.10 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Botswana averaged 12836.05 BWP Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18344.85 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 1771.80 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2008. This page provides - Botswana External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Botswana increased to 319.90 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 246.90 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in Botswana averaged 179.24 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 319.90 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 47.70 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2013. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana scored 55.49 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Botswana averaged 15.85 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 55.49 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.96 Points in 2008. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Living Wage Family in Botswana decreased to 4640 BWP/Month in 2018 from 5400 BWP/Month in 2017. Living Wage Family in Botswana averaged 5020 BWP/Month from 2017 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5400 BWP/Month in 2017 and a record low of 4640 BWP/Month in 2018. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates. This page provides - Botswana Living Wage Family- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana expanded 1.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Botswana averaged 4.57 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2002 and a record low of -10.40 percent in the third quarter 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 as 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. The largest sector of Botswana economy is trade, hotels & restaurants accounts (24% of GDP), followed by financial & business services (17%); general government (15%) and mining (12%). Other sectors include: construction (9%), community, social & personal service activities (8%); transport, storage & communication (7%), manufacturing (7%), agriculture, hunting & forestry (1%) and electricity, gas & water supply both around (1%). This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Botswana increased to 25288.10 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 24870.10 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Botswana averaged 18576.81 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25288.10 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 11789.80 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Botswana GDP Current Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Botswana increased to 5513.10 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5353 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in Botswana averaged 3191.78 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5548 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1297.10 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2004. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Botswana stands at 25 percent. In Botswana, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Botswana. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Personal Income Tax Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.