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Botswana Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

Botswana's industry value added was 34.03% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 15.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.

34.03% +4.67% (+15.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #39 Global Peak 61.91% (1988) Source World Bank

Botswana Industry Value Added (1960–2025)

Overview

Botswana's industry value added stood at 34.03% in 2025, a rise of +4.67% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.03% by 2025. Botswana ranked 39th globally.

Botswana's Industry Value Added has exhibited significant fluctuations over its 66-year coverage, ranging from an all-time trough of 10.61 in 1963 to an all-time peak of 61.91 in 1988. Although the country's industry output has declined since its peak, it still maintains a relatively high ranking globally, currently standing at 34.03 in 2025. This value is closely matched by Zimbabwe at 34.05 and surpassed by Bangladesh at 34.86. Notably, Botswana's industry value added has not fallen below 13.33, the 1960 benchmark, since 1963, suggesting a certain level of resilience in the sector. The country's industry output remains a crucial contributor to its economy, and maintaining a stable and favorable business environment will be essential in sustaining this trend. A downturn in global commodity prices, which are a significant driver of Botswana's industry, could potentially alter the trajectory of its industry value added in the coming years.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 35.31% - -
2026* trend 34.67% - -
2025* trend 34.03% - -
2025 34.03% +4.67% #39
2024 29.36% −4.71% #123
2023 34.07% −3.39% #156
2022 37.46% +4.42% #163
2021 33.04% +6.35% #154
2020 26.69% −5.26% #129
2019 31.95% −2.85% #157
2018 34.80% −2.30% #167
2017 37.10% −3.24% #179
2016 40.35% +2.80% #191
2015 37.54% −4.23% #184
2014 41.78% +2.67% #183
2013 39.11% +1.53% #178
2012 37.58% −3.86% #172
2011 41.43% +4.15% #175
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.1% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 1.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Botswana's industry value added?▾

Botswana's industry value added was 34.03% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Botswana?▾

Botswana's industry value added peaked at 61.91% in 1988.

What was the lowest industry value added in Botswana?▾

The lowest industry value added in Botswana was 10.61% in 1963.

How does Botswana rank in industry value added?▾

Botswana ranks 39th globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?▾

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Botswana in 2025?▾

Botswana's industry value added is projected to reach 34.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Botswana in 2025?▾

The industry value added of Botswana in 2025 was 34.03%. This ranks 39th in the world.

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APA
Botswana Industry Value Added. HistorySaid. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/botswana/industry-value-added/
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_botswana_industry-value-added, title = {Botswana Industry Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/industry-value-added/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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