Botswana vs South Africa: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)
Botswana
421.62 million
in 2024
South Africa
658.86 million
in 2024
Botswana rank
12th
South Africa rank
11th
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) over time
- Botswana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 658.86 million against 421.62 million in Botswana, a difference of 237.24 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Botswana's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2006 it was South Africa ahead.
Botswana ranks 12th and South Africa ranks 11th of 43 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 125.39 million | 5.81 billion | 5.68 billion | South Africa |
| 2010s | 152.94 million | -147.05 million | 299.98 million | Botswana |
| 2020s | 320.18 million | 442.19 million | 122.00 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach), Botswana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 658.86 million against 421.62 million in Botswana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) between Botswana and South Africa?
- 237.24 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
- Botswana ranks 12th and South Africa ranks 11th of 43 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US dollar, Fixed base). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
National Economic Accounts (NEA), Annual Data 2026 January