Total revenue in Botswana
Botswana: Total revenue was 38.24 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total revenue in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 38.24 billion current LCU for total revenue in 2011. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.1% on the previous year and up 423.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total revenue in Botswana peaked at 38.24 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.70 billion current LCU, in 1990.
That places Botswana 22nd out of 30 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total revenue in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.70 billion current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 4.03 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 4.57 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1993 | 5.27 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1994 | 4.41 billion current LCU | -16.4% |
| 1995 | 5.40 billion current LCU | +22.6% |
| 1996 | 7.31 billion current LCU | +35.3% |
| 2006 | 27.36 billion current LCU | +274.3% |
| 2007 | 28.53 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 30.35 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 29.92 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 31.84 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 38.24 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 38.24 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 652.41 billion current LCU, 6% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total revenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +274.3% | 7.31 billion current LCU | 27.36 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.96 billion current LCU | 3.70 billion current LCU | 7.31 billion current LCU | 7 |
| 2000s | 29.04 billion current LCU | 27.36 billion current LCU | 30.35 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 35.04 billion current LCU | 31.84 billion current LCU | 38.24 billion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total revenue in Botswana?
- Total revenue in Botswana was 38.24 billion current LCU in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.
- What is the highest total revenue recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 38.24 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest total revenue recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.70 billion current LCU in 1990.
- How does Botswana rank for total revenue?
- Botswana ranks 22nd out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total revenue rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 423.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, published as part of Total revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue.