GNI per capita in Botswana
Botswana: GNI per capita was 69,511 constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in Botswana, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 69,511 constant LCU for gni per capita in 2024.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Botswana peaked at 72,544 constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,598 constant LCU, in 1977.
That places Botswana 85th out of 169 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,808 constant LCU | 10,598 constant LCU | 13,917 constant LCU | 5 |
| 1980s | 16,897 constant LCU | 12,310 constant LCU | 27,499 constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 34,127 constant LCU | 30,560 constant LCU | 40,173 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 42,256 constant LCU | 35,957 constant LCU | 51,936 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,072 constant LCU | 51,982 constant LCU | 68,055 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 69,711 constant LCU | 66,992 constant LCU | 72,544 constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 82 South Africa 73,757 constant LCU compare
- 83 Ukraine 73,610 constant LCU compare
- 84 United States 72,275 constant LCU compare
- 86 Luxembourg 69,363 constant LCU compare
- 87 Mauritania 67,866 constant LCU compare
- 88 Egypt 67,492 constant LCU 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 gni per capita in Botswana?
- Gni per capita in Botswana was 69,511 constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 72,544 constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,598 constant LCU in 1977.
- How does Botswana rank for gni per capita?
- Botswana ranks 85th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI per capita (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.