Botswana

Continent

Africa

Capital

Gaborone

Population

2,450,668

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Botswana

Population:: 2,450,668
Area:: 581,730 sq km
Currency:: pulas
Languages:: Setswana 77.3, Sekalanga 7.4, Shekgalagadi 3.4, English, Zezuru/Shona 2, Sesarwa 1.7, Sembukushu 1.6, Ndebele 1, other 2.8

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Botswana

GDP:: $46.743 billion
GDP per Capita:: $18,800
GDP Growth:: 2.73%
Inflation:: 5.07%
Unemployment:: 23.38%
Public Debt:: 19.62% of GDP
Credit Rating:: BBB+ (2020)

Political System

Governance structure of Botswana

Government Type:: parliamentary republic
Head of State:: President Duma BOKO (since 1 November 2024)
Head of Government:: President Duma BOKO (since 1 November 2024)
Judiciary:: Court of Appeal, High Court (each consists of a chief justice and a number of other judges as prescribed by the Parliament)
Administrative Divisions:: 10 districts and 6 town councils*; Central, Chobe, Francistown*, Gaborone*, Ghanzi, Jwaneng*, Kgalagadi, Kgatleng, Kweneng, Lobatse*, North East, North West, Selebi-Phikwe*, South East, Southern, Sowa Town*

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 1531-1533 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

1.6% (2023 est.)

Industry

34.3% (2023 est.)

Services

59.4% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $6.398 billion
Imports:: $7.228 billion

Major Trading Partners

UAE 27

India 17

Belgium 16

South Africa 8

USA 7

Economic Outlook

Botswana has a 2.73% GDP growth rate with 5.07% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.