Imports of goods and services in Botswana
Botswana: Imports of goods and services was 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Botswana, 1975–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Botswana is 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 19.0% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Botswana peaked at 8.09 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 469.75 million constant 2015 US$, in 1975.
That places Botswana 128th out of 171 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 592.05 million constant 2015 US$ | 469.75 million constant 2015 US$ | 737.76 million constant 2015 US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 785.22 million constant 2015 US$ | 1.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
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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 imports of goods and services in Botswana?
- Imports of goods and services in Botswana was 5.64 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 8.09 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 469.75 million constant 2015 US$ in 1975.
- How does Botswana rank for imports of goods and services?
- Botswana ranks 128th out of 171 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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 is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.