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ICT goods imports in Botswana

Botswana: ICT goods imports was 2.8% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
2.8%
Change on year
up 11.7%
World rank
131st
of 188 countries
All-time high
5.8%
in 2003
All-time low
1.2%
in 2013
Years of data
24
2000–2023

ICT goods imports in Botswana, 2000–2023

1234562000201120232000: 5.3 % total goods imports2001: 4.9 % total goods imports2002: 5.7 % total goods imports2003: 5.8 % total goods imports2004: 5 % total goods imports2005: 4.8 % total goods imports2006: 4.3 % total goods imports2007: 4.5 % total goods imports2008: 3.4 % total goods imports2009: 4.5 % total goods imports2010: 2.7 % total goods imports2011: 1.8 % total goods imports2012: 1.8 % total goods imports2013: 1.2 % total goods imports2014: 2.2 % total goods imports2015: 2.3 % total goods imports2016: 2.6 % total goods imports2017: 3 % total goods imports2018: 2.9 % total goods imports2019: 2.9 % total goods imports2020: 2.9 % total goods imports2021: 2.2 % total goods imports2022: 2.5 % total goods imports2023: 2.8 % total goods imports

Source: UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Measured in % total goods imports.

Analysis

Botswana recorded 2.8% for ict goods imports in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 136.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ict goods imports in Botswana peaked at 5.8% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2013.

Botswana ranks 131st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.8% 3.4% 5.8% 10
2010s 2.3% 1.2% 3.0% 10
2020s 2.6% 2.2% 2.9% 4

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  3. 130 Sao Tome and Principe 2.8% compare
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  6. 134 Slovenia 2.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is ict goods imports in Botswana?
Ict goods imports in Botswana was 2.8% in 2023, according to UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
What is the highest ict goods imports recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 5.8% in 2003.
What is the lowest ict goods imports recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2013.
How does Botswana rank for ict goods imports?
Botswana ranks 131st out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
Is ict goods imports rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 136.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), published as part of ICT goods imports (% total goods imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
ICT goods imports (% total goods imports)
Unit
% total goods imports
Source
UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
235 places, 5,159 data points, 2000–2024
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Information and communication technology goods imports include computers and peripheral equipment, communication equipment, consumer electronic equipment, electronic components, and other information and technology goods (miscellaneous).