Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Botswana
Botswana: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -2.77 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Botswana, 1976–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2008, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Botswana stood at -2.77 units per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and up 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Botswana peaked at -0.0541 units per US$ of GDP in 1981 and was at its lowest, -5.17 units per US$ of GDP, in 2001.
Botswana ranks 146th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Botswana, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -0.108 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1977 | -0.0882 units per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 1978 | -0.0966 units per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 1979 | -0.0958 units per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1980 | -0.0822 units per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1981 | -0.0541 units per US$ of GDP | -34.2% |
| 1982 | -0.0938 units per US$ of GDP | +73.5% |
| 1983 | -0.1461 units per US$ of GDP | +55.8% |
| 1984 | -0.2806 units per US$ of GDP | +92.0% |
| 1985 | -0.5504 units per US$ of GDP | +96.2% |
| 1986 | -0.8872 units per US$ of GDP | +61.2% |
| 1987 | -0.9105 units per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1988 | -0.8802 units per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1989 | -0.978 units per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 1990 | -1.05 units per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 1991 | -1.09 units per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1992 | -1.23 units per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 1993 | -1.35 units per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1994 | -1.58 units per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 1995 | -1.37 units per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1996 | -1.49 units per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 1997 | -3.07 units per US$ of GDP | +105.3% |
| 1998 | -3.96 units per US$ of GDP | +29.2% |
| 1999 | -3.7 units per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2000 | -4.2 units per US$ of GDP | +13.7% |
| 2001 | -5.17 units per US$ of GDP | +23.1% |
| 2002 | -3.13 units per US$ of GDP | -39.5% |
| 2003 | -1.38 units per US$ of GDP | -56.0% |
| 2004 | -1.06 units per US$ of GDP | -22.9% |
| 2005 | -1.33 units per US$ of GDP | +25.0% |
| 2006 | -2.14 units per US$ of GDP | +61.3% |
| 2007 | -2.63 units per US$ of GDP | +23.1% |
| 2008 | -2.77 units per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's -2.77 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.0929 units per US$ of GDP. (50 countries reporting)
- Botswana's -2.77 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.99 units per US$ of GDP. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.0972 units per US$ of GDP | -0.108 units per US$ of GDP | -0.0882 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 1980s | -0.4863 units per US$ of GDP | -0.978 units per US$ of GDP | -0.0541 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.99 units per US$ of GDP | -3.96 units per US$ of GDP | -1.05 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.65 units per US$ of GDP | -5.17 units per US$ of GDP | -1.06 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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 domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Botswana?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Botswana was -2.77 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was -0.0541 units per US$ of GDP in 1981.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.17 units per US$ of GDP in 2001.
- How does Botswana rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Botswana ranks 146th out of 174 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.