Median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ in Botswana
Botswana: Median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ was 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2015. ▲ Rising
Latest (2015)
5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices
World rank
93rd
of 120 countries
All-time high
6.1 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2009
All-time low
2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1985
Years of data
5
1985–2015
Median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ in Botswana, 1985–2015
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices for median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ in 2015.
The figure is up 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ in Botswana peaked at 6.1 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1985.
That places Botswana 93rd out of 120 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ in Botswana, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1993 | 3.64 international-$ in 2021 prices | +21.6% |
| 2002 | 4.3 international-$ in 2021 prices | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 6.1 international-$ in 2021 prices | +42.0% |
| 2015 | 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.4% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.84 international-$ in 2021 prices, 45% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.5 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.64 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.64 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.64 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.2 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4.3 international-$ in 2021 prices | 6.1 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 90 Bangladesh 6.17 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 91 Laos 6.17 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 92 Mauritania 6.06 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 94 Philippines 5.67 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 95 Guinea 5.65 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 96 India 5.54 international-$ in 2021 prices 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 median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ in Botswana?
- Median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ in Botswana was 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2015, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.1 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2009.
- What is the lowest median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1985.
- How does Botswana rank for median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$?
- Botswana ranks 93rd out of 120 countries with data for 2015.
- Is median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$ rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Median income: 2021 vs. 2017 international-$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of income or consumption per day below which 50% of the population live.