Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Botswana
Botswana: Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans was 55.77 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Botswana, 2004–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Botswana is 55.77 billion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 119.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Botswana peaked at 55.77 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.87 billion, in 2004.
That places Botswana 78th out of 134 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4.87 billion | — |
| 2005 | 5.32 billion | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 6.21 billion | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 8.03 billion | +29.4% |
| 2008 | 9.76 billion | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 11.43 billion | +17.1% |
| 2010 | 12.86 billion | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 15.28 billion | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 18.48 billion | +21.0% |
| 2013 | 22.96 billion | +24.2% |
| 2014 | 25.43 billion | +10.7% |
| 2015 | 28.67 billion | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 30.85 billion | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 33.07 billion | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 35.13 billion | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 39.95 billion | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 42.87 billion | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 45.62 billion | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 50.77 billion | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 53.30 billion | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 55.77 billion | +4.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 55.77 billion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 162.63 billion, 34% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 55.77 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 211.43 billion, 26% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.60 billion | 4.87 billion | 11.43 billion | 6 |
| 2010s | 26.27 billion | 12.86 billion | 39.95 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.67 billion | 42.87 billion | 55.77 billion | 5 |
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 outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Botswana?
- Outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Botswana was 55.77 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 55.77 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.87 billion in 2004.
- How does Botswana rank for outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans?
- Botswana ranks 78th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.3%. 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 Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on access to and use of financial services.