Debt per citizen: about $1,209 for a population of 2,351,625.
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National Debt of Botswana
38,573,002,166 P
Updated: - Data from IMF/World Bank/ECB
Debt as % of GDP
14.66%
Latest year: 2024
Debt (nominal)
38,573,002,166 P
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GDP (nominal)
263,135,290,034 P
Latest year: 2024
Population
2,351,625
Latest year: 2024
Interest per Year
1,157,190,065 P
≈ 37 P / second
Debt per Citizen
16,403 P
Based on latest pop
Inflation (CPI, %)
2.82%
Year: 2024
GDP growth (%, real)
-2.99%
Year: 2024
Unemployment (%)
23.14%
Year: 2024
Budget balance (% GDP)
-4.24%
Year: 2024
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Botswana Economy Snapshot
The economy of Botswana shows mixed signals, with a nominal GDP of 263.1 billion P and average income of about 111,895 P per person. Low inflation at 2.82%, while the economy contracted by 2.99%. High unemployment around 23.14%, and the government runs a substantial 4.24% fiscal deficit. The current exchange rate is 0.07 USD/BWP.
| GDP (nominal) | 263,135,290,034 P |
|---|---|
| GDP per capita | 111,895 P |
| Inflation | 2.82% |
| GDP growth | -2.99% |
| Unemployment | 23.14% |
| Budget balance | -4.24% |
| FX (USD/BWP) | 0.07 |
Botswana Economy Facts
You could buy 631 Lamborghini Venenos and still have fuel money left.
Enough for 947,986,530 cups of coffee - a lifetime supply for every citizen.
Country Comparison
| Country | Debt as % of GDP | GDP (USD) |
|---|---|---|
 Micronesia | 12.10% | $ 0.5B |
 Timor-Leste | 13.55% | $ 1.9B |
| Botswana | 14.66% | $ 19.4B |
 Haiti | 15.49% | $ 25.2B |
 Puerto Rico | 15.90% | $ 125.8B |