Botswana GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Botswana's gdp per capita ppp was $19,053 in 2025, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Botswana's gdp per capita ppp stood at $19,053 in 2025, a decline of +$1,485 from 2024. The IMF projects $19,053 by 2025. Botswana ranked 101st globally.
Botswana’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a trough of 2,009.16 in 1980 to 19,053.10 in 2025, placing the nation at 101st in the global ranking. The ascent accelerated after the early 2000s, reaching an all‑time peak of 21,012.10 in 2023, a level that briefly surpassed peers such as Peru (18,980.19) and Dominica (19,381.06). The sustained growth reflects Botswana’s diversification away from diamond dependence toward services and manufacturing, supported by prudent fiscal policies and relatively stable political institutions. Nevertheless, the 2023 peak was modestly lower than the 2024 figure for Moldova (19,590.73), indicating that further structural reforms remain necessary to maintain momentum. Continued investment in human capital, infrastructure and value‑added industries will be crucial for extending the upward trajectory and narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $23,875 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $22,650 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $21,524 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $20,467 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $19,536 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $19,053 | - | - |
| 2025 | $19,053 | −$1,485 | #101 |
| 2024 | $20,538 | +$1,042 | #99 |
| 2023 | $21,012 | +$2,484 | #97 |
| 2022 | $19,977 | +$3,314 | #97 |
| 2021 | $17,961 | +$3,781 | #96 |
| 2020 | $15,292 | +$429 | #98 |
| 2019 | $15,960 | +$1,155 | #102 |
| 2018 | $15,786 | +$968 | #95 |
| 2017 | $15,701 | +$1,425 | #94 |
| 2016 | $16,228 | +$2,767 | #91 |
| 2015 | $14,144 | −$152 | #97 |
| 2014 | $15,003 | +$1,451 | #93 |
| 2013 | $13,621 | +$1,397 | #98 |
| 2012 | $12,737 | +$482 | #98 |
| 2011 | $13,635 | +$2,170 | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's gdp per capita ppp was $19,053 in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
Botswana's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $21,012 in 2023.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Botswana was $2,009 in 1980.
Botswana ranks 101st globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $19,053 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Botswana in 2025 was $19,053. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Botswana GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}