Botswana FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Botswana's fdi inflows was 4.62% in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 91.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1974–2025.
Overview
Botswana's fdi inflows stood at 4.62% in 2025, a rise of +2.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.62% by 2025. Botswana ranked 58th globally.
Botswana’s foreign direct investment inflows have shown pronounced volatility over the 52‑year series, rising from a modest 0.02 in 1974 to a dramatic peak of 15.59 in 1979 before slipping to a trough of –10.77 in 1975, the only negative inflow recorded in the dataset. After the early fluctuations, the country’s inflows have settled at a modest 4.62 in 2025, ranking it 58th globally. This level is comparable to peers such as Chile (4.73) and Colombia (4.50), suggesting that Botswana now occupies a middle position among emerging economies rather than the high‑growth profile implied by the late‑1970s boom. The narrowing gap with Sweden’s 4.80 and Rwanda’s 4.46 indicates a convergence toward a stable, mid‑range attractor for investors. Continued diversification of the mining sector and improvements in regulatory transparency could sustain the upward trajectory, while any resurgence of commodity price shocks might again depress inflows.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 6.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.61% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.62% | +2.21% | #58 |
| 2024 | 2.41% | −1.41% | #100 |
| 2023 | 3.82% | +0.33% | #62 |
| 2022 | 3.49% | +5.19% | #80 |
| 2021 | -1.70% | −1.91% | #186 |
| 2020 | 0.21% | −0.35% | #154 |
| 2019 | 0.56% | −1.12% | #160 |
| 2018 | 1.68% | +0.06% | #127 |
| 2017 | 1.62% | +0.67% | #138 |
| 2016 | 0.94% | −1.85% | #149 |
| 2015 | 2.80% | −0.53% | #95 |
| 2014 | 3.33% | +2.86% | #85 |
| 2013 | 0.47% | −0.58% | #167 |
| 2012 | 1.05% | −0.89% | #163 |
| 2011 | 1.94% | +0.21% | #136 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's fdi inflows was 4.62% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 91.8% increase from the previous year.
Botswana's fdi inflows peaked at 15.59% in 1979.
The lowest fdi inflows in Botswana was -10.77% in 1975.
Botswana ranks 58th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's fdi inflows is projected to reach 4.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Botswana in 2025 was 4.62%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_fdi-inflows,
title = {Botswana FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}