Other taxes in Botswana

Botswana: Other taxes was 3.6% in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
3.6%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
63rd
of 190 countries
All-time high
3.6%
in 2010
All-time low
0.1%
in 2005
Years of data
15
2005–2019

Other taxes in Botswana, 2005–2019

012342005201220192005: 0.1 % of profits2006: 0.1 % of profits2007: 0.1 % of profits2008: 0.1 % of profits2009: 1 % of profits2010: 3.6 % of profits2011: 3.6 % of profits2012: 3.6 % of profits2013: 3.6 % of profits2014: 3.6 % of profits2015: 3.6 % of profits2016: 3.6 % of profits2017: 3.6 % of profits2018: 3.6 % of profits2019: 3.6 % of profits

Source: World Bank. Measured in % of profits.

Analysis

In 2019, other taxes in Botswana stood at 3.6%. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 260.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other taxes in Botswana peaked at 3.6% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2005.

That places Botswana 63rd out of 190 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Other taxes in Botswana, year by year

Annual values for Other taxes (% of profits) in Botswana, 2005 to 2019.
Year % of profits Change
2005 0.1% —
2006 0.1% +0.0%
2007 0.1% +0.0%
2008 0.1% +0.0%
2009 1.0% +900.0%
2010 3.6% +260.0%
2011 3.6% +0.0%
2012 3.6% +0.0%
2013 3.6% +0.0%
2014 3.6% +0.0%
2015 3.6% +0.0%
2016 3.6% +0.0%
2017 3.6% +0.0%
2018 3.6% +0.0%
2019 3.6% +0.0%

Botswana compared with similar countries

  • Botswana's 3.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.2%, 1.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
  • Botswana's 3.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.9%, 92% of the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.3% 0.1% 1.0% 5
2010s 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% 10

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 60 Canada 3.8% compare
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  3. 62 Mauritius 3.7% compare
  4. 63 Albania 3.6% compare
  5. 63 Burkina Faso 3.6% compare
  6. 66 Niger 3.4% compare
  7. 66 Serbia 3.4% compare
  8. 66 South Africa 3.4% compare
  9. 66 Taiwan 3.4% compare

See the full ranking of 190 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other taxes in Botswana?
Other taxes in Botswana was 3.6% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest other taxes recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 3.6% in 2010.
What is the lowest other taxes recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2005.
How does Botswana rank for other taxes?
Botswana ranks 63rd out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
Is other taxes rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 260.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Other taxes (% of profits). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other taxes (% of profits)
Unit
% of profits
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
190 places, 2,789 data points, 2005–2019
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The other taxes measures all other taxes and fees that are borne by the business in the second year of operation, expressed as a share of commercial pro?t. This includes property taxes, turnover taxes and other taxes (such as municipal fees and vehicle taxes).