Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Botswana
Botswana: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -20.49 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Botswana, 2001–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Botswana stood at -20.49 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 2,414.7% on the previous year and down 141.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Botswana peaked at 85.11 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -24.12 % change on previous year, in 2016.
Botswana ranks 198th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -12.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 85.11 % change on previous year | -762.3% |
| 2003 | 18.42 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 2004 | -18.33 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 2005 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2006 | -3.44 % change on previous year | +52.3% |
| 2007 | 30.58 % change on previous year | -988.1% |
| 2008 | 30.7 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2009 | -9.26 % change on previous year | -130.2% |
| 2010 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2011 | 63.22 % change on previous year | +726.8% |
| 2012 | 23.91 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 2013 | -8.51 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 2014 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -66.4% |
| 2015 | -12.09 % change on previous year | +322.9% |
| 2016 | -24.12 % change on previous year | +99.6% |
| 2017 | -12.58 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2018 | 15.33 % change on previous year | -221.8% |
| 2019 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2020 | -5.22 % change on previous year | -273.7% |
| 2021 | 24.32 % change on previous year | -565.7% |
| 2022 | -0.815 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 2023 | -20.49 % change on previous year | +2414.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.18 % change on previous year | -18.33 % change on previous year | 85.11 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.3 % change on previous year | -24.12 % change on previous year | 63.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.552 % change on previous year | -20.49 % change on previous year | 24.32 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 195 Chile -18.57 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Colombia -18.86 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Cambodia -19.55 % change on previous year compare
- 199 Bangladesh -23.28 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Palestine, State of -26.46 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Seychelles -26.67 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Botswana
- Merchandise trade 57.8% (2025)
- Food imports 16.2% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 61.8% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 6.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 1.9% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 86.3% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 5.12 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,998 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2569 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 9.73 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Botswana?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Botswana was -20.49 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 85.11 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.12 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Botswana rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Botswana ranks 198th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 141.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.