Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in Botswana
Botswana: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) was 3.02 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Botswana, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Botswana is 3.02 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 195.4% on the previous year and down 97.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Botswana peaked at 183.25 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, -91.40 million, in 2008.
Botswana ranks 130th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 57.25 million | — |
| 2006 | 49.81 million | -13.0% |
| 2007 | 31.64 million | -36.5% |
| 2008 | -91.40 million | -388.8% |
| 2009 | 7.82 million | -108.6% |
| 2010 | 896,360 | -88.5% |
| 2011 | -9.71 million | -1183.1% |
| 2012 | 7.96 million | -181.9% |
| 2013 | 84.63 million | +963.8% |
| 2014 | 111.37 million | +31.6% |
| 2015 | 183.25 million | +64.5% |
| 2016 | 169.69 million | -7.4% |
| 2017 | -865,810 | -100.5% |
| 2018 | 82.08 million | -9580.0% |
| 2019 | -19.79 million | -124.1% |
| 2020 | -68.23 million | +244.7% |
| 2021 | -32.92 million | -51.7% |
| 2022 | 10.12 million | -130.7% |
| 2023 | -3.16 million | -131.3% |
| 2024 | 3.02 million | -195.4% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 3.02 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 66.29 million, 5% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 3.02 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.60 million, 66% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +9580.0% | -865,810 | 82.08 million |
| 2011 | -1183.1% | 896,360 | -9.71 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.02 million | -91.40 million | 57.25 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 60.95 million | -19.79 million | 183.25 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -18.23 million | -68.23 million | 10.12 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 127 Ghana 5.37 million compare
- 128 East Timor 4.50 million compare
- 129 Sao Tome and Principe 3.83 million compare
- 131 Grenada 2.72 million compare
- 132 Belize 2.61 million compare
- 133 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2.40 million compare
More financial sector data for Botswana
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0034 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 26.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0848 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 19.45 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0034 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 26.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0848 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Botswana?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Botswana was 3.02 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 183.25 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -91.40 million in 2008.
- How does Botswana rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Botswana ranks 130th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.