Quasi-Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per in Botswana
Botswana: Quasi-Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per was 2.93 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Quasi-Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per in Botswana, 1972–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2008, quasi-money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), per in Botswana stood at 2.93 units per US$ of GDP. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.9% on the previous year and up 233.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, quasi-money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), per in Botswana peaked at 2.93 units per US$ of GDP in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0686 units per US$ of GDP, in 1973.
That places Botswana 94th out of 158 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Quasi-Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per in Botswana, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.0726 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1973 | 0.0686 units per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1974 | 0.0702 units per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 0.0727 units per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 0.1147 units per US$ of GDP | +57.8% |
| 1977 | 0.1115 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1978 | 0.1016 units per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1979 | 0.1426 units per US$ of GDP | +40.3% |
| 1980 | 0.1379 units per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 0.1041 units per US$ of GDP | -24.5% |
| 1982 | 0.1165 units per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1983 | 0.1526 units per US$ of GDP | +31.0% |
| 1984 | 0.1759 units per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 1985 | 0.3312 units per US$ of GDP | +88.2% |
| 1986 | 0.2605 units per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 1987 | 0.3568 units per US$ of GDP | +37.0% |
| 1988 | 0.3108 units per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1989 | 0.4186 units per US$ of GDP | +34.7% |
| 1990 | 0.2532 units per US$ of GDP | -39.5% |
| 1991 | 0.3994 units per US$ of GDP | +57.7% |
| 1992 | 0.4513 units per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 1993 | 0.3424 units per US$ of GDP | -24.1% |
| 1994 | 0.38 units per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 0.3924 units per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 0.4619 units per US$ of GDP | +17.7% |
| 1997 | 0.6107 units per US$ of GDP | +32.2% |
| 1998 | 0.8785 units per US$ of GDP | +43.9% |
| 1999 | 0.9944 units per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 2000 | 0.9384 units per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2001 | 1.38 units per US$ of GDP | +47.4% |
| 2002 | 1.35 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 1.17 units per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 2004 | 1.01 units per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 1.08 units per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 1.96 units per US$ of GDP | +81.8% |
| 2007 | 2.47 units per US$ of GDP | +26.0% |
| 2008 | 2.93 units per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 2.93 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.48 units per US$ of GDP, 84% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 2.93 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.68 units per US$ of GDP, 14% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0943 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0686 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1426 units per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.2365 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1041 units per US$ of GDP | 0.4186 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5164 units per US$ of GDP | 0.2532 units per US$ of GDP | 0.9944 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.59 units per US$ of GDP | 0.9384 units per US$ of GDP | 2.93 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 quasi-money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), per in Botswana?
- Quasi-money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), per in Botswana was 2.93 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest quasi-money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), per recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.93 units per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- What is the lowest quasi-money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), per recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0686 units per US$ of GDP in 1973.
- How does Botswana rank for quasi-money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), per?
- Botswana ranks 94th out of 158 countries with data for 2008.
- Is quasi-money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), per rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.7%. 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 Quasi-Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Quasi-Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Quasi-Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Quasi-Money (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.