Palma ratio wid in Botswana

Botswana: Palma ratio wid was 12.76 in 2015. ▼ Falling

Latest (2015)
12.76
World rank
6th
of 113 countries
All-time high
18.74
in 2002
All-time low
12.57
in 1985
Years of data
5
1985–2015

Palma ratio wid in Botswana, 1985–2015

051015201985200020151985: 12.61993: 182002: 18.72009: 14.52015: 12.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for palma ratio wid in Botswana is 12.76, measured in 2015.

That represents a change of down 31.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palma ratio wid in Botswana peaked at 18.74 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 12.57, in 1985.

That places Botswana 6th out of 113 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.

Palma ratio wid in Botswana, year by year

Annual values for Palma ratio wid in Botswana, 1985 to 2015.
Year Value Change
1985 12.57 —
1993 18.04 +43.5%
2002 18.74 +3.9%
2009 14.46 -22.8%
2015 12.76 -11.7%

Botswana compared with similar countries

  • Botswana's 12.76 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 2.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Botswana's 12.76 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 2.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 12.57 12.57 12.57 1
1990s 18.04 18.04 18.04 1
2000s 16.6 14.46 18.74 2
2010s 12.76 12.76 12.76 1

Countries ranked near Botswana

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  3. 5 Chile 13.27 compare
  4. 7 Costa Rica 11.65 compare
  5. 8 Brazil 11.51 compare
  6. 9 Peru 11.29 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio wid in Botswana?
Palma ratio wid in Botswana was 12.76 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest palma ratio wid recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 18.74 in 2002.
What is the lowest palma ratio wid recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 12.57 in 1985.
How does Botswana rank for palma ratio wid?
Botswana ranks 6th out of 113 countries with data for 2015.
Is palma ratio wid rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Palma ratio wid. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Palma ratio wid
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 3,075 data points, 1820–2024
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