Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Botswana
Botswana: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) was -186.57 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Botswana, 2006–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Botswana stood at -186.57 million.
That represents a change of down 144.3% on the previous year and down 315.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Botswana peaked at 664.20 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, -405.68 million, in 2020.
Botswana ranks 39th of 43 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 32.28 million | — |
| 2007 | -8.78 million | -127.2% |
| 2008 | 66.75 million | -860.5% |
| 2009 | 411.30 million | +516.2% |
| 2010 | 265.24 million | -35.5% |
| 2011 | 380.49 million | +43.4% |
| 2012 | 252.23 million | -33.7% |
| 2013 | 73.13 million | -71.0% |
| 2014 | 17.75 million | -75.7% |
| 2015 | 86.41 million | +386.7% |
| 2016 | -100.02 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 25.43 million | -25419099.4% |
| 2018 | 90.31 million | +255.2% |
| 2019 | 338.38 million | +274.7% |
| 2020 | -405.68 million | -219.9% |
| 2021 | 513.47 million | -226.6% |
| 2022 | 664.20 million | +29.4% |
| 2023 | 407.32 million | -38.7% |
| 2024 | 421.62 million | +3.5% |
| 2025 | -186.57 million | -144.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's -186.57 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US) in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +25419099.4% | -100.02 | 25.43 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 125.39 million | -8.78 million | 411.30 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 152.94 million | -100.02 | 380.49 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 235.72 million | -405.68 million | 664.20 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More public sector data for Botswana
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- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 4.36 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Botswana?
- Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Botswana was -186.57 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 664.20 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -405.68 million in 2020.
- How does Botswana rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
- Botswana ranks 39th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 315.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US dollar, Fixed base). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents national, official estimates of annual expenditure-based Gross Domestic Product (GDP), by economy. Estimates are presented in nominal terms (current prices) and volume terms (with the effect of price changes removed).