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.

GDP From Construction in Botswana increased to 1887 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1881.70 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Botswana averaged 1226.07 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1887 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 553.40 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2003. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Botswana increased to 1518.40 BWP Millon in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1510.90 BWP Millon in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Botswana averaged 1094.14 BWP Millon from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1518.40 BWP Millon in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 617.60 BWP Millon in the third quarter of 2003. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Botswana decreased to 3227.40 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3232 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Botswana averaged 2456.92 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3232 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1790.20 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2006. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Botswana was last recorded at 16518.24 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Botswana, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 93 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Botswana averaged 12060.33 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 16518.24 USD in 2018 and a record low of 8501.72 USD in 1990. 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 provides - Botswana GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Botswana increased to 40310.97 BWP Million in January from 39963.90 BWP Million in December of 2019. Consumer Credit in Botswana averaged 21191.24 BWP Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40310.97 BWP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 6325.70 BWP Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Botswana Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana expanded 1.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Botswana averaged 1.23 percent from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.40 percent in the second quarter of 1997 and a record low of -13.80 percent in the first quarter of 1998. 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 provides the latest reported value for - Botswana GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana recorded a trade surplus of 333.60 BWP Million in January of 2020. Balance of Trade in Botswana averaged -168.26 BWP Million from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4102.21 BWP Million in March of 2007 and a record low of -6683 BWP Million 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 provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population in Botswana was estimated at 2.3 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Botswana had a population of 0.5 million people. 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 provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Spending in Botswana increased to 11640.20 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11555.20 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Botswana averaged 7712.24 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11640.20 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3381.10 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2003. This page provides - Botswana Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Botswana remained unchanged at 0 in 2018 from 0 in 2017. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Government Spending in Botswana increased to 20425.40 BWP Million in 2019 from 19783.80 BWP Million in 2018. Government Spending in Botswana averaged 12679.88 BWP Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 20425.40 BWP Million in 2019 and a record low of 3876.91 BWP Million in 2001. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Botswana Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction Spending in Botswana increased to 44415.10 in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 43451.10 in the fourth quarter of 2015. Consumer Spending in Botswana averaged 26813.58 from 1999 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 44415.10 in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 5100.14 in the fourth quarter of 1999. This page provides - Botswana Construction Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gaborone decreased 98 points or 1.30% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Botswana. Historically, the Botswana Stock Market (BSI DCI) reached an all time high of 11096.92 in August of 2015. The DCI (Botswana Gaborone Index) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the biggest companies traded in the Botswana Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted index.

Living Wage Individual in Botswana decreased to 2700 BWP/Month in 2018 from 3620 BWP/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Botswana averaged 3160 BWP/Month from 2017 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3620 BWP/Month in 2017 and a record low of 2700 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. This page provides - Botswana Living Wage Individual- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Botswana was worth 17.70 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Botswana represents 0.01 percent of the world economy. GDP in Botswana averaged 5.16 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18.62 USD Billion in 2018 and a record low of 0.03 USD Billion in 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 provides the latest reported value for - Botswana GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Botswana decreased to 379.70 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 384.40 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Botswana averaged 346.46 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 432.80 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2010 and a record low of 182.80 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2005. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana is the 91 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Botswana averaged 75 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 in 2019 and a record low of 56 in 2009. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing 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. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables 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. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Botswana remained unchanged at 1.64 percent in February from 1.64 percent in January of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Botswana averaged 7.59 percent from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.70 percent in March of 1993 and a record low of 1.09 percent in October of 2017. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Botswana.

Lending Rate in Botswana remained unchanged at 6.25 percent in January from 6.25 percent in December of 2019. 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. This page provides - Botswana Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Botswana decreased to 11824.90 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 13512.80 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2019. Government Revenues in Botswana averaged 12652.98 BWP Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17093.50 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 8843.22 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2012. This page provides - Botswana Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Botswana increased to 33230.90 BWP Million in 2019 from 31219.64 BWP Million in 2018. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Botswana averaged 22645.93 BWP Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 33230.90 BWP Million in 2019 and a record low of 12270.74 BWP Million in 2002. This page provides - Botswana Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Botswana increased by 430.04 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Botswana averaged 770.60 BWP Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3368.73 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of -1473.05 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - Botswana Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Botswana decreased to 15952.70 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 17973.60 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Botswana averaged 12972.90 BWP Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18939 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 7660.17 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2012. This page provides - Botswana Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Botswana decreased to 71392.45 BWP Million in November from 74421.62 BWP Million in October of 2019. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Botswana averaged 69077.98 BWP Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 89975.09 BWP Million in April of 2015 and a record low of 50627.34 BWP Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Botswana Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Botswana increased by 2054.40 BWP Million in 2019. Changes in Inventories in Botswana averaged 515.52 BWP Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5103.70 BWP Million in 2008 and a record low of -2965.70 BWP Million in 2018. In Botswana, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Botswana Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Botswana increased 3.40 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Botswana averaged 6.52 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25.17 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of -1.30 percent in August of 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Botswana was last recorded at 4.25 percent. Interest Rate in Botswana averaged 9.15 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.50 percent in June of 2008 and a record low of 4.25 percent in April of 2020. In Botswana, interest rates decisions are taken by The Bank of Botswana. The official interest rate is the Bank Rate. This page provides - Botswana Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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High Commissioner
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High Commissioner-Designate
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Browsery RC606.55.B38 A3 2018

Interview with Marianna K Baum, PhD, author of Effect of Micronutrient Supplementation on Disease Progression in Asymptomatic, Antiretroviral-Naive, HIV-Infected Adults in Botswana