14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Botswana
Botswana: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 435.95 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Botswana, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Botswana is 435.95 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 83.5% on the previous year and up 757.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Botswana peaked at 435.95 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.90 million, in 2002.
That places Botswana 124th out of 215 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.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.12 million | — |
| 2002 | 1.90 million | -39.2% |
| 2003 | 39.17 million | +1963.9% |
| 2004 | 28.93 million | -26.2% |
| 2005 | 81.46 million | +181.6% |
| 2006 | 2.61 million | -96.8% |
| 2007 | 15.39 million | +488.7% |
| 2008 | 109.54 million | +612.0% |
| 2009 | 17.43 million | -84.1% |
| 2010 | 10.25 million | -41.2% |
| 2011 | 16.90 million | +64.8% |
| 2012 | 20.75 million | +22.8% |
| 2013 | 34.32 million | +65.4% |
| 2014 | 41.74 million | +21.6% |
| 2015 | 50.84 million | +21.8% |
| 2016 | 47.63 million | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 76.49 million | +60.6% |
| 2018 | 128.10 million | +67.5% |
| 2019 | 221.84 million | +73.2% |
| 2020 | 194.06 million | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 165.74 million | -14.6% |
| 2022 | 184.17 million | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 210.45 million | +14.3% |
| 2024 | 237.60 million | +12.9% |
| 2025 | 435.95 million | +83.5% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 435.95 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.52 billion, 29% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 435.95 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.63 million, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +1963.9% | 1.90 million | 39.17 million |
| 2008 | +612.0% | 15.39 million | 109.54 million |
| 2007 | +488.7% | 2.61 million | 15.39 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.28 million | 1.90 million | 109.54 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 64.89 million | 10.25 million | 221.84 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 237.99 million | 165.74 million | 435.95 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 121 Cameroon 595.22 million compare
- 122 Andorra 592.36 million compare
- 123 Mozambique 475.44 million compare
- 125 Democratic Republic of Congo 434.79 million compare
- 126 Puerto Rico 415.65 million compare
- 127 Kyrgyzstan 405.62 million compare
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Botswana?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Botswana was 435.95 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 435.95 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.90 million in 2002.
- How does Botswana rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Botswana ranks 124th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 757.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.