Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Botswana

Botswana: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 18.16 US dollar in 2018. β–² Rising

Latest (2018)
18.16 US dollar
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
122nd
of 167 countries
All-time high
22.09 US dollar
in 2011
All-time low
13.15 US dollar
in 2002
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Botswana, 2000–2018

051015202000200920182000: 13.8 US dollar2001: 13.6 US dollar2002: 13.1 US dollar2003: 13.2 US dollar2004: 13.9 US dollar2005: 13.9 US dollar2006: 15.5 US dollar2007: 18.7 US dollar2008: 20.1 US dollar2009: 20.5 US dollar2010: 21.6 US dollar2011: 22.1 US dollar2012: 20.7 US dollar2013: 20.7 US dollar2014: 20.8 US dollar2015: 20.5 US dollar2016: 20 US dollar2017: 18.9 US dollar2018: 18.2 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Botswana is 18.16 US dollar, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Botswana peaked at 22.09 US dollar in 2011 and was at its lowest, 13.15 US dollar, in 2002.

That places Botswana 122nd out of 167 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.64 US dollar 13.15 US dollar 20.53 US dollar 10
2010s 20.39 US dollar 18.16 US dollar 22.09 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 119 Trinidad and Tobago 20.83 US dollar compare
  2. 120 Namibia 19.65 US dollar compare
  3. 121 Tajikistan, Republic of 18.33 US dollar compare
  4. 123 Bosnia and Herzegovina 17.87 US dollar compare
  5. 124 Eritrea, The State of 16.18 US dollar compare
  6. 125 Togo 16.01 US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Botswana?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Botswana was 18.16 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 22.09 US dollar in 2011.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 13.15 US dollar in 2002.
How does Botswana rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Botswana ranks 122nd out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth β€” National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.