Botswana GDP Per Capita (2026)
Botswana has a resource-based Southern African economy supported by diamond mining, tourism, financial services, livestock, trade, and public-sector activity. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s substantial mineral production compares with its relatively small population. Explore Botswana’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, resource-related changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$8,490
Est. in USD
World Rank
#97
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.8%
+$828
Africa Rank
#4
Out of 54 countries
1. Botswana GDP Per Capita in 2026
Botswana’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with diamonds contributing significantly to national output and export earnings. Tourism, services, and agriculture also support the economy. Adjusting total GDP for population makes the indicator especially useful for comparing Botswana with larger economies and assessing how resource wealth translates into output per person.
2. Botswana GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Botswana GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,490 | +10.8% |
| 2025 | $7,662 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | $7,678 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | $7,826 | -6.0% |
| 2022 | $8,329 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | $7,808 | +23.7% |
| 2020 | $6,311 | -11.8% |
| 2019 | $7,159 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | $7,408 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $7,105 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | $6,749 | +9.9% |
| 2015 | $6,141 | -13.8% |
| 2014 | $7,122 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | $6,667 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $6,596 | -9.5% |
| 2011 | $7,287 | +17.2% |
| 2010 | $6,216 | +22.3% |
| 2009 | $5,083 | -7.6% |
| 2008 | $5,503 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | $5,529 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | $5,292 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | $5,344 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | $4,880 | +16.0% |
| 2003 | $4,206 | +36.0% |
| 2002 | $3,092 | -3.0% |
| 2001 | $3,189 | -5.9% |
| 2000 | $3,388 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | $3,283 | +10.5% |
| 1998 | $2,972 | -6.0% |
| 1997 | $3,162 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | $3,179 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | $3,176 | +10.1% |
| 1994 | $2,885 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | $2,753 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | $2,810 | +0.4% |
| 1991 | $2,799 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | $2,880 | +6.4% |
| 1989 | $2,706 | +7.7% |
| 1988 | $2,512 | +25.3% |
| 1987 | $2,005 | +51.1% |
| 1986 | $1,327 | +30.7% |
| 1985 | $1,015 | -10.2% |
| 1984 | $1,130 | -4.2% |
| 1983 | $1,180 | +6.6% |
| 1982 | $1,107 | +1.7% |
| 1981 | $1,088 | -13.4% |
| 1980 | $1,256 | — |
4. Botswana GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+8.7%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+25.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+60.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Botswana’s GDP per capita can fluctuate as diamond demand, mineral prices, tourism, investment, inflation, and population trends change. Dependence on mining means global luxury and commodity markets can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how resource revenues, diversification efforts, and broader economic conditions have shaped output per resident over time.
5. Botswana GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Botswana
$8,490
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Botswana’s GDP per capita is approximately
157.1%
above the
Africa average
and
66.3%
below the world average.
6. Botswana GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seychelles | $17,675 |
| #2 | Mauritius | $13,812 |
| #3 | Gabon | $9,918 |
| #4 | Botswana | $8,490 |
| #5 | Equatorial Guinea | $8,152 |
| #6 | South Africa | $7,503 |
| #7 | Libya | $6,962 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Botswana
Botswana GDP (Nominal)
$21.9 Billion
(2026)
Botswana GDP Per Capita
$8,490
(2026)
Botswana’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that production for population. Total GDP highlights the importance of diamond mining within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a fuller economic perspective.
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8. Botswana GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $9,035 | +6.4% |
| 2028 | $9,571 | +5.9% |
| 2029 | $10,429 | +9.0% |
| 2030 | $11,354 | +8.9% |
Botswana GDP per capita is projected to reach $11,354 by 2030, representing a 33.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Botswana GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Botswana GDP per capita is estimated at $8,490 in 2026.
It ranks #97 globally and #4 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 10.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 8.7%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 25.8%.
It is approximately 157.1% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 66.3% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $11,354 by 2030, 33.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Botswana GDP Per Capita FAQs
Botswana GDP per capita is estimated at $8,490 in 2026.
Botswana ranks #97 globally and #4 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.8% compared with 2025.
Botswana GDP per capita was approximately $6,141 in 2015.
Botswana GDP per capita is approximately 157.1% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.