Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Botswana
Botswana: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -52,458 units per square kilometre in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Botswana, 1976–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2008, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Botswana stood at -52,458 units per square kilometre. That is the lowest value across all 33 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and down 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Botswana peaked at -70.29 units per square kilometre in 1977 and was at its lowest, -52,458 units per square kilometre, in 2008.
That places Botswana 131st out of 172 countries with data for 2008, putting it 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 square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -70.91 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1977 | -70.29 units per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1978 | -100.67 units per square kilometre | +43.2% |
| 1979 | -138.53 units per square kilometre | +37.6% |
| 1980 | -153.9 units per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1981 | -102.46 units per square kilometre | -33.4% |
| 1982 | -168.03 units per square kilometre | +64.0% |
| 1983 | -302.3 units per square kilometre | +79.9% |
| 1984 | -614.33 units per square kilometre | +103.2% |
| 1985 | -1,083 units per square kilometre | +76.2% |
| 1986 | -2,180 units per square kilometre | +101.4% |
| 1987 | -3,157 units per square kilometre | +44.8% |
| 1988 | -4,107 units per square kilometre | +30.1% |
| 1989 | -5,321 units per square kilometre | +29.6% |
| 1990 | -7,007 units per square kilometre | +31.7% |
| 1991 | -7,549 units per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1992 | -8,979 units per square kilometre | +18.9% |
| 1993 | -9,933 units per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1994 | -11,855 units per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1995 | -11,434 units per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1996 | -12,782 units per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1997 | -27,173 units per square kilometre | +112.6% |
| 1998 | -33,498 units per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 1999 | -35,758 units per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2000 | -42,922 units per square kilometre | +20.0% |
| 2001 | -50,091 units per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 2002 | -30,025 units per square kilometre | -40.1% |
| 2003 | -18,242 units per square kilometre | -39.2% |
| 2004 | -16,780 units per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 2005 | -23,222 units per square kilometre | +38.4% |
| 2006 | -37,450 units per square kilometre | +61.3% |
| 2007 | -49,111 units per square kilometre | +31.1% |
| 2008 | -52,458 units per square kilometre | +6.8% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's -52,458 units per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 58,542 units per square kilometre. (49 countries reporting)
- Botswana's -52,458 units per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 63,268 units per square kilometre. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -95.1 units per square kilometre | -138.53 units per square kilometre | -70.29 units per square kilometre | 4 |
| 1980s | -1,719 units per square kilometre | -5,321 units per square kilometre | -102.46 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | -16,597 units per square kilometre | -35,758 units per square kilometre | -7,007 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | -35,589 units per square kilometre | -52,458 units per square kilometre | -16,780 units per square kilometre | 9 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 128 Honduras -47,837 units per square kilometre compare
- 129 Peru -48,984 units per square kilometre compare
- 130 Bulgaria -49,756 units per square kilometre compare
- 132 Libya -53,940 units per square kilometre compare
- 133 Afghanistan -54,008 units per square kilometre compare
- 134 Dominica -58,534 units per square kilometre 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 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 -52,458 units per square kilometre 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 -70.29 units per square kilometre in 1977.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -52,458 units per square kilometre in 2008.
- How does Botswana rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Botswana ranks 131st out of 172 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 down 56.6%. 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 square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by Land area (sq. km), 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) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.