Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Botswana
Botswana: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 238.31 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Botswana, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income, credit/revenue in Botswana stood at 238.31 million.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Botswana peaked at 529.12 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 128.19 million, in 2020.
Botswana ranks 135th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 461.37 million | — |
| 2006 | 529.12 million | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 523.94 million | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 474.74 million | -9.4% |
| 2009 | 296.77 million | -37.5% |
| 2010 | 359.16 million | +21.0% |
| 2011 | 254.78 million | -29.1% |
| 2012 | 214.62 million | -15.8% |
| 2013 | 249.34 million | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 250.19 million | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 247.19 million | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 222.51 million | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 263.69 million | +18.5% |
| 2018 | 242.10 million | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 292.95 million | +21.0% |
| 2020 | 128.19 million | -56.2% |
| 2021 | 166.99 million | +30.3% |
| 2022 | 139.44 million | -16.5% |
| 2023 | 227.09 million | +62.9% |
| 2024 | 238.31 million | +4.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 238.31 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.21 billion, 20% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 238.31 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171.59 million, 1.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 457.19 million | 296.77 million | 529.12 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 259.65 million | 214.62 million | 359.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.00 million | 128.19 million | 238.31 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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- 137 Cameroon 212.76 million compare
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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 primary income, credit/revenue in Botswana?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Botswana was 238.31 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 529.12 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 128.19 million in 2020.
- How does Botswana rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Botswana ranks 135th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.