Total capital expenditure and net lending (current LCU) in Botswana
Botswana: Total capital expenditure and net lending (current LCU) was 10.68 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total capital expenditure and net lending in Botswana, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total capital expenditure and net lending in Botswana is 10.68 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.6% on the previous year and up 197.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total capital expenditure and net lending in Botswana peaked at 13.76 billion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 249.41 million current LCU, in 1984.
That places Botswana 37th out of 51 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 capital expenditure and net lending (current LCU) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 249.41 million current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 282.72 million current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1986 | 392.02 million current LCU | +38.7% |
| 1987 | 569.00 million current LCU | +45.1% |
| 1988 | 814.53 million current LCU | +43.2% |
| 1989 | 1.01 billion current LCU | +24.6% |
| 1990 | 1.17 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1991 | 1.52 billion current LCU | +29.6% |
| 1992 | 1.56 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 1.60 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 1.63 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 1.58 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 1.96 billion current LCU | +23.9% |
| 1997 | 2.48 billion current LCU | +26.6% |
| 1998 | 2.80 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1999 | 3.27 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 2000 | 3.03 billion current LCU | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 3.59 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 4.12 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 3.34 billion current LCU | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 3.62 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 3.48 billion current LCU | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 3.78 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 6.24 billion current LCU | +65.0% |
| 2008 | 11.26 billion current LCU | +80.4% |
| 2009 | 13.76 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2010 | 13.29 billion current LCU | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 10.68 billion current LCU | -19.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 10.68 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17.46 billion current LCU, 61% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 10.68 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 146.10 billion current LCU, 7% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 553.76 million current LCU | 249.41 million current LCU | 1.01 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 1.96 billion current LCU | 1.17 billion current LCU | 3.27 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.62 billion current LCU | 3.03 billion current LCU | 13.76 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.98 billion current LCU | 10.68 billion current LCU | 13.29 billion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total capital expenditure and net lending in Botswana?
- Total capital expenditure and net lending in Botswana was 10.68 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest total capital expenditure and net lending recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 13.76 billion current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest total capital expenditure and net lending recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 249.41 million current LCU in 1984.
- How does Botswana rank for total capital expenditure and net lending?
- Botswana ranks 37th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total capital expenditure and net lending rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Total capital expenditure and net lending (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Expenditure for acquisition of land, intangible assets, government stocks, and nonmilitary and nonfinancial assets; also for capital grants and lending minus repayments. Data are in current local currency.