Botswana Forecast
Trend-model estimates (v0), generated from the historical series. Research only — labeled model output, not advice. Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
GDP
| GDP | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 19.93 | 20.87 | 21.45 | USD Billion |
| GDP Annual Growth Rate | -0.73 | 0.12 | -0.29 | percent |
| GDP per Capita | 7778.12 | 8073.28 | 8192.48 | USD |
Government
| Government | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Net Lending/Borrowing | -4.22 | — | — | percent of GDP |
Labour
| Labour | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.63 | Million |
| Unemployment Rate | 24.48 | 25.60 | 26.32 | percent |
Money
| Money | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | 3.46 | 2.47 | — | USD Billion |
| Lending Interest Rate | 6.26 | 5.95 | — | percent |
Prices
| Prices | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate | 2.66 | 5.21 | 5.33 | percent |
Trade
| Trade | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | -4.26 | -4.37 | — | percent of GDP |
| Exports | 6.38 | 6.27 | 6.19 | USD Billion |
| External Balance (Goods & Services) | -1.09 | -1.75 | -1.85 | USD Billion |
| Imports | 7.48 | 8.02 | 8.04 | USD Billion |