Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Botswana
Botswana: Adjusted savings: mineral depletion was 31.59 million current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Botswana, 1970–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2021, adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Botswana stood at 31.59 million current US$.
The figure is up 314.0% on the previous year and down 70.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Botswana peaked at 499.75 million current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1970.
That places Botswana 74th out of 217 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.91 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 13.35 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.79 million current US$ | 26,328 current US$ | 112.53 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.56 million current US$ | 4.84 million current US$ | 60.29 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 174.61 million current US$ | 14.27 million current US$ | 499.75 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.61 million current US$ | 4.77 million current US$ | 116.36 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.61 million current US$ | 7.63 million current US$ | 31.59 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 71 North Korea 62.05 million current US$ compare
- 72 Romania 44.97 million current US$ compare
- 73 Fiji 37.50 million current US$ compare
- 75 Nigeria 28.94 million current US$ compare
- 77 Mozambique 17.18 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Botswana
- DEC alternative conversion factor 13.5 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 28.00 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.06 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 15.36 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.14 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -9.61 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -711.72 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 101,272 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 7,390 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 259.47 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Botswana?
- Adjusted savings: mineral depletion in Botswana was 31.59 million current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: mineral depletion recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 499.75 million current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: mineral depletion recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for adjusted savings: mineral depletion?
- Botswana ranks 74th out of 217 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: mineral depletion rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: mineral depletion (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Mineral depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of mineral resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.