Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current) in Botswana
Botswana: Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current) was 10.13 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price in Botswana, 1976–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in Botswana is 10.13 billion current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 26.5% on the previous year and up 70.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in Botswana peaked at 13.78 billion current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 74.86 million current US$, in 1976.
That places Botswana 6th out of 38 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 74.86 million current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 100.11 million current US$ | +33.7% |
| 1978 | 150.57 million current US$ | +50.4% |
| 1979 | 267.28 million current US$ | +77.5% |
| 1980 | 343.69 million current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1981 | 253.43 million current US$ | -26.3% |
| 1982 | 292.97 million current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1983 | 395.67 million current US$ | +35.1% |
| 1984 | 474.29 million current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1985 | 783.21 million current US$ | +65.1% |
| 1986 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +52.9% |
| 1987 | 2.06 billion current US$ | +71.8% |
| 1988 | 2.26 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 2.84 billion current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1990 | 3.33 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1991 | 3.72 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 3.79 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 4.10 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 4.40 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1995 | 4.70 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 5.03 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 5.67 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1998 | 5.94 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 6.23 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 6.30 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 5.93 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 5.50 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 5.34 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 5.65 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 6.28 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 7.95 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2007 | 10.74 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2008 | 11.82 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 12.44 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 13.78 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 10.13 billion current US$ | -26.5% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 10.13 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 921.29 million current US$, 11.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 10.13 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.53 billion current US$, 1.1× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 148.21 million current US$ | 74.86 million current US$ | 267.28 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.09 billion current US$ | 253.43 million current US$ | 2.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.69 billion current US$ | 3.33 billion current US$ | 6.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.79 billion current US$ | 5.34 billion current US$ | 12.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.95 billion current US$ | 10.13 billion current US$ | 13.78 billion current US$ | 2 |
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 total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in Botswana?
- Total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in Botswana was 10.13 billion current US$ in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves including gold valued at london gold price recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 13.78 billion current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest total reserves including gold valued at london gold price recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.86 million current US$ in 1976.
- How does Botswana rank for total reserves including gold valued at london gold price?
- Botswana ranks 6th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total reserves including gold valued at london gold price rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.9%. 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 Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross international reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, the reserve position of members in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities. The gold component is valued at end-of-year London prices.