Botswana: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 21.79 billion Botswanian Pula as of Q1 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 20.76 billion Botswanian Pula. Historically, the average for Botswana from Q1 2004 to Q1 2026 is 11 billion Botswanian Pula. The minimum of 2.07 billion Botswanian Pula was recorded in Q2 2004, while the maximum of 22.08 billion Botswanian Pula was reached in Q2 2025.
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- Measure: billion Botswanian Pula
- Source: Statistics Botswana
| Recent values | Botswana: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 21.79 |
| 2025 Q4 | 20.76 |
| 2025 Q3 | 20.59 |
| 2025 Q2 | 22.08 |
| 2025 Q1 | 21.32 |
| 2024 Q4 | 20.6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 21.12 |
| 2024 Q2 | 21.06 |
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Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 31.48 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 6.27 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -7.78 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -6.76 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 21.79 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Tax revenue | 22.42 | 2023 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 25.10 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 120 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 14.54 | 2023 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 32.61 | 2023 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 32.45 | 2023 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 284.58 | 2023 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 29.87 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 4.98 | 2024 | percent |