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Botswana Fiscal Balance
-7.3% GDPas of 2024
Botswana's fiscal balance stands at -7.3% GDP as of 2024. The indicator has decreased from 3.9% in 2014 to -7.3% in 2024. Source: IMF WEO.
Historical trend (2014–2024)
Fiscal Balance — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.9% GDP | — |
| 2015 | -4.8% GDP | -8.7pp |
| 2016 | 0.7% GDP | +5.5pp |
| 2017 | -1.1% GDP | -1.8pp |
| 2018 | -5% GDP | -3.9pp |
| 2019 | -8.5% GDP | -3.5pp |
| 2020 | -10.9% GDP | -2.4pp |
| 2021 | -2.3% GDP | +8.6pp |
| 2022 | 0% GDP | +2.3pp |
| 2023 | -4.2% GDP | -4.2pp |
| 2024 | -7.3% GDP | -3.1pp |
Source: IMF WEO. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.