Financial Markets Depth Index in Botswana
Botswana: Financial Markets Depth Index was 0.109 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Markets Depth Index in Botswana, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial markets depth index in Botswana stood at 0.109.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial markets depth index in Botswana peaked at 0.1271 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0086, in 1988.
That places Botswana 85th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Markets Depth Index in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.0149 | — |
| 1981 | 0.0167 | +12.2% |
| 1982 | 0.0155 | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 0.0151 | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0134 | -10.8% |
| 1985 | 0.0102 | -24.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0105 | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 0.0099 | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0086 | -13.0% |
| 1989 | 0.0111 | +29.5% |
| 1990 | 0.0142 | +27.1% |
| 1991 | 0.0155 | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 0.0169 | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0172 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 0.0195 | +13.4% |
| 1995 | 0.0255 | +30.8% |
| 1996 | 0.0203 | -20.6% |
| 1997 | 0.0369 | +82.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0456 | +23.6% |
| 1999 | 0.0528 | +15.8% |
| 2000 | 0.047 | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 0.047 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.047 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.047 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.047 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.047 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.047 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.047 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.105 | +123.5% |
| 2009 | 0.105 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.1271 | +21.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1199 | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 0.1164 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 0.1209 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 0.1138 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 0.1208 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 0.1155 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 0.1117 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 0.1076 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 0.1089 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 0.109 | +0.1% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 0.109 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.0427, 2.6× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 0.109 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0249, 4.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Financial Markets Depth Index 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +123.5% | 0.047 | 0.105 |
| 1997 | +82.0% | 0.0203 | 0.0369 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0126 | 0.0086 | 0.0167 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0264 | 0.0142 | 0.0528 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0586 | 0.047 | 0.105 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1163 | 0.1076 | 0.1271 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.109 | 0.109 | 0.109 | 1 |
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 financial markets depth index in Botswana?
- Financial markets depth index in Botswana was 0.109 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial markets depth index recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1271 in 2010.
- What is the lowest financial markets depth index recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0086 in 1988.
- How does Botswana rank for financial markets depth index?
- Botswana ranks 85th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial markets depth index rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. 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 Financial Markets Depth Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.