Botswana: Savings, percent of GDP
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| Botswana |
Savings as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 32.00 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1975 - 2024 |
| Average | 33.70 |
| Min - Max | 20.26 - 49.82 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2024 is 32 percent, a decline from 33.27 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 22.67 percent, based on data from 143 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1975 to 2024 is 33.7 percent. The minimum value, 20.26 percent, was reached in 1975 while the maximum of 49.82 percent was recorded in 1988.
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The savings in Botswana and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of industry | 29.36 | 2024 | percent |
| Share of manufacturing | 5.55 | 2024 | percent |
| Share of services | 63.49 | 2024 | percent |
| Industry value added | 5.56 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Manufacturing value added | 1.13 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Services value added | 12.88 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Savings, percent of GDP | 32.00 | 2024 | percent |
| Savings, in dollars | 6.48 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |