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.

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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