Botswana Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Botswana's listed companies was 22 in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Botswana's listed companies stood at 22 in 2025, a decline of +1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22 by 2025. Botswana ranked 64th globally.
Botswana's listed companies have shown a moderate growth trajectory over the past 16 years, with a notable increase from 9.00 in 1993 to an all-time peak of 26.00 in 2018. Although the country's listed companies have declined to 21.60 in 2025, they still surpass several of its peer countries, including Tanzania and Zambia. The Czech Republic stands out as a notable exception, boasting 27.20 listed companies, a figure that may serve as a benchmark for Botswana's future growth. Despite the decline, Botswana's listed companies have maintained a strong presence, solidifying the country's position as a regional economic hub. A sustained investment in infrastructure and regulatory reforms could potentially drive growth in Botswana's listed companies, potentially pushing them closer to the 26.00 peak seen in 2018.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 21 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 22 | −1 | #64 |
| 2023 | 23 | +0 | #9 |
| 2022 | 23 | +0 | #9 |
| 2021 | 23 | −1 | #11 |
| 2020 | 24 | −1 | #15 |
| 2019 | 25 | −1 | #11 |
| 2018 | 26 | +2 | #11 |
| 2017 | 24 | +8 | #8 |
| 2000 | 16 | +1 | #11 |
| 1999 | 15 | +1 | #11 |
| 1998 | 14 | +2 | #9 |
| 1997 | 12 | +0 | #10 |
| 1996 | 12 | +0 | #6 |
| 1995 | 12 | +2 | #5 |
| 1994 | 10 | +1 | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's listed companies was 22 in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
Botswana's listed companies peaked at 26 in 2018.
The lowest listed companies in Botswana was 9 in 1993.
Botswana ranks 64th globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's listed companies is projected to reach 22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of Botswana in 2025 was 22. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_listed-companies,
title = {Botswana Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}